The Top 10 Starbucks Iced Coffee Drinks To Enjoy This Summer

Summer is our natural endorphin reliever. It’s the season that brings color, happiness, and positive energy, yet it reminds us to drink more water due to the heat. 

There’s nothing better than a smooth, refreshing, cool coffee to break the heat. But what exactly gets us through the scorching summer day? Its majesty—iced coffee Starbucks drinks! Where better to go for a refreshing break than Starbucks? 

We’ve tested countless Starbucks iced coffee drinks, and today we’re bringing you the ultimate list of our favorites. We’ll start from our least favorite to the best Starbucks iced coffee. Let’s dive into the chilly deliciousness.

1. Iced Caramel Macchiato

Starbucks has many drink options. For instance, Starbucks’ caramel coffee is a timeless classic. It contains espresso shots, vanilla syrup, milk, and delicious caramel drizzle. The barista pours the espresso shots over the milk and vanilla, which results in a beautiful layered effect. Iced caramel macchiato is highly customizable; you can experiment with different syrups and sauces, such as raspberry syrup and mocha sauce.

How Strong Is An Iced Caramel Macchiato?

The iced caramel macchiato is one of the top 10 strongest caramel drinks at Starbucks (1). It is a refreshing beverage perfect for warm weather (but we won’t judge if you enjoy it year-round).

2. Blonde Vanilla Latte

Are you in a mid-day slump? Or need fuel to get going in the morning? Look no further than Blonde Vanilla Latte. Out of all lattes you can get from Starbucks, this is a perfect choice when you need a caffeine kick.

This vanilla coffee Starbucks drink is a smooth and sweet espresso with a mellow flavor. Starbucks uses Blonde Espresso Roast to get a smooth latte taste (2).

Is Blonde Vanilla Latte Sweet?

This roast has a milder and smoother flavor than traditional espresso when combined with milk and vanilla syrup. The result is a creamy drink that’s great when you want a sweet treat without going overboard with sugar.

Starbucks usually uses 2% dairy milk (3). But you can choose a vegan Blonde Vanilla Latte with any plant-based milk. We particularly like how almond flavor combines with blonde roast and vanilla.

3. Iced White Chocolate Mocha

Iced White Chocolate Mocha is the perfect choice when you want to kill two birds with one stone: get your sweet treat, and cool down on a hot day. The result is an indulgent combo of espresso shots, white chocolate sauce, and milk. What else could you ask for?

Is White Chocolate Mocha Very Sweet?

This drink deserves its place on this list because the espresso and white chocolate pair well without being too bitter or sweet. However, we like to top it with whipped cream and a white chocolate sauce for extra-sweet flavor. But, if you’re watching your summer figure, go for less syrup and skip the whipped cream.

4. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Do you believe cinnamon should be consumed all year long? Gotcha! Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte is for you. Even if you aren’t a cinnamon die-hard, you’ll LOVE this drink. 

What Does A Cinnamon Dolce Latte Taste Like?

Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte is made of espresso, milk, ice, and cinnamon syrup – served with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top for extra flavor and visual appeal. We found the strong flavor of espresso combines nicely with cinnamon warmth. 

Ask for cinnamon dolce sprinkles, vanilla syrup, or caramel drizzle shot if you want full flavor. Vanilla syrup combines cinnamon and caramel, making this iced drink at Starbucks extra indulgent.

5. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

Starbucks hugely expanded its cold brew menu in the last few years. We have several cold brew favorites, starting with Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew. Starbucks makes cold brew using coarsely ground coffee beans and letting them soak in water for 20 hours (4). The result is a strong coffee flavor that pairs well with caramel. 

What Are The Ingredients In A Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew From Starbucks?

Salted Caramel Cream Cold brew contains vanilla syrup, heavy cream, milk, caramel sauce, cold brew, and sea salt that rounds up the sweet-salty flavor. The contrast of sweet and salty flavors works exceptionally well with the smooth taste of the cold brew. The opposing flavors create a symphony of lovely tastes.

6. Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso

Attention all chocolate lovers! Iced Chocolate Almondmilk shaken espresso is here! A double shot of espresso is shaken with ice, chocolate malt powder, and almond milk to create a frothy texture. Almond’s nutty flavor goes well with chocolate, and the sweetness of milk and chocolate balances the coffee bitterness.

Is Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso Sweet?

Most iced drinks at Starbucks are sweet, but that’s not the case with Iced Chocolate Almond milk espresso. This drink is not so sweet because chocolate malt powder replaces syrup and doesn’t overpower it. 

Wondering how to make Starbucks copycat iced coffee at home? Brew espresso like you usually do, and get some almond milk and chocolate malt powder!

7. Iced Honey Almond Milk Flat White

Iced Honey Almond Milk Flat White is a spin on the classic Flat White. This iced blonde roast coffee for dairy-free coffee lovers combines blonde roast ristretto espresso shots, honey syrup, and almond milk.

What Does Iced Honey AlmondMilk Flat White Taste Like?

With every sip, the honey syrup becomes more pronounced, and it pairs well with a strong espresso flavor. Overall, the flavors create a light and refreshing drink!

Ask for Starbucks’ signature espresso blend instead of blonde roast if you want a more robust coffee flavor.

8. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

We bet you didn’t expect this, but this shaken espresso has a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. However, unlike many drinks from Starbucks tea menu, there’s only a subtle hint of cinnamon.

What Is In A Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso Starbucks?

This drink is all about brown sugar syrup, oat milk, cinnamon powder and espresso. The brown syrup adds sweetness, the grainy flavor of oat milk adds depth, and the double espresso shot provides much-needed energy.

This drink has four pumps of brown sugar, which can be too much for coffee drinkers who don’t like extra-sweet coffee. If it’s too much for you, ask for less syrup.

9. Cold Brew Coffee With Milk

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This is a perfect drink for coffee lovers who don’t want sweet drinks and want to feel caffeine with each sip. Plus, this is one of the best low-calorie iced Starbucks drinks—grand size has only 35 calories, which is waaaaaay less than the 100+ calories most other iced drinks have.

Can You Add Milk To Cold Brew Coffee?

Yes, this is cold brew coffee with milk—there is no sweet cream, syrups, or other add-ons that follow most Starbucks drinks. After all, there’s just something special about a simple cold brew mixed with milk.

Cold Brew With Milk is highly customizable. Add cream, try different kinds of milk, or go wild and add a pinch of sugar.

10. Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew

Did you ever wonder what Guinness and Starbucks coffee have in common? Nitrogen. This drink is a nitro cold brew coffee with a stronger flavor than regular coffee. It’s made using cold brew steeped for 20 hours and then infused with nitrogen (5). Nitrogen creates microbubbles, which give the brew that nice cascading texture. 

Nitro cold brew doesn’t have ice. Well, you don’t need ice in the nitro brew because it’s poured cold. Iced coffee lovers also complain about melted ice, which waters down their drink. Luckily, this doesn’t happen with nitro cold brew; no ice enhances the creamy finish. 

Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew Sweet?

Nitro cold brew is mixed with vanilla syrup that gives the coffee sweetness. It’s topped with sweet vanilla cream, creating a creamy texture and balancing the bitterness of coffee. Overall, Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew has a smooth, sweet flavor with low acidity, which makes it one of the perfect summer pick-me-up Starbucks refreshers.

Note: Don’t forget to check out 21 mind-blowing iced coffee recipes.

Final Thoughts

Iced coffee is so popular, and people like to drink it even during the colder months (we’re guilty as charged). Luckily, Starbucks has a huge variety of options, so you’re guaranteed to find a drink that suits your preferences. Choose between 10 best-iced coffee Starbucks drinks whenever the craving strikes you!