Iced Americano Recipe: Get K-Obsessed With This Classic Drink Seen In Vincenzo K-Drama

Koreans seem to be in love with this Iced Americano drink. Iced Americano is a refreshing and easy-to-make coffee beverage. Here is an easy recipe that you must try at home.

how to make iced americano at home recipe

Iced Americano is a cold drink made with espresso, ice, and chilled water. Korea has a vibrant coffee culture and iced Americano has become the unofficial national drink of South Korea. It is one of the hottest-selling coffee drinks in South Korea. Iced Americano is referred to as ‘Ah-Ah,’ and dedicated customers are referred to as ‘Eoljuka,’ a contraction of a new proverb that claims they would freeze to death for their drink.

Difference Between Iced Coffee And Iced Americano

People often get confused between Iced coffee and Iced Americano. The way the two are made of coffee is what differentiates them. While iced coffee is created using hot, brewed coffee that has been chilled, iced Americano is made with espresso.

Many K-pop groups like BTS and Blackpink have been often spotted drinking this as well.

Iced Americano In Korean Dramas

The iced Americano has been spotted in a number of popular Korean dramas, including 'Vincenzo', in which Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki), a mafia who comes to South Korea was seen giving Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been) an iced Americano once she comes out of jail. She is a girl who can't go a day without an iced Americano. It was also seen in Korean drama 'Start Up' starring Bae Suzy andNam Joo-hyuk in the lead roles.

With just a few simple steps, you can make this delicious drink at home:

How To Make Iced Americano

Iced Americano

  • Brew your espresso and set it aside to cool.
  • Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour the cooled espresso or coffee over the ice cubes.
  • Add cold water to fill the glass.
  • Stir in 1-2 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk, as per your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
  • Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Korean Iced Americano.

Additional Tips:

  • You can use a coffee maker or French press to make espresso.
  • Adjust the amount of condensed milk to your taste preferences.
  • For a sweeter version, you can add a splash of flavoured syrup, such as vanilla or caramel.
  • Some people enjoy adding a pinch of salt to enhance the flavour of the coffee. Salt binds to those receptors before bitterness does, reducing the amount of bitterness that humans can sense.
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  • Total Time :10 min
  • Preparation Time : 5 min
  • Cooking Time : 5 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Beverages
  • Calories: 15
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 2 shots of espresso
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1-2 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk
  • Optional: whipped cream and chocolate syrup for topping

Step

  • Step 1 :

    First, brew a strong cup of espresso and keep it aside. 

  • Step 2 :

    Now in a glass add the cubes and cooled espresso or coffee. The glass needs cold water to be filled.

  • Step 3 :

    Depending on the sweetness you desire, add 1-2 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk.

  • Step 4 :

    If desired, sprinkle some chocolate syrup over the whipped cream on top. Your Iced Americano is ready.