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Iced and Refreshing Coffee

 

# Coconut Water Iced Coffee

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Iced and Refreshing Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/)Tags: Coconut Water Iced Coffee No Milk Espresso

 

Active time: approximately 4 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

**Coconut** water is not **coconut** milk. It is lighter and more transparent in the cup, with a taste that varies by brand and whether it is sweetened. Read the carton before using it; an added-sugar version will make the drink sweeter than a plain one.

## Key takeaways

- The recipe uses cooled espresso to reduce how quickly the ice melts.

- Taste the coconut water by itself before mixing.

- Coconut water has a flavor of its own, and cartons differ in sweetness.

 

![Iced coffee with ice cubes in a clear cup on a wooden table.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/iced-coffee-in-clear-cup.avif)

Iced coffee with ice cubes in a clear cup on a wooden table.

## Ingredients

 

- 40 ml cooled **espresso**
 
- 160 ml chilled **coconut** **water**
 
- 120 g ice.

 

## Method

- Pour coconut water over **ice**, add espresso and **stir**.

- This **recipe** uses coconut water, not coconut **milk**.

 

### Keep the espresso chilled

 

**The recipe** uses cooled espresso to reduce how quickly the ice melts. Brew it shortly before **serving** and let it **cool** without leaving it exposed for a long period. Pour the coconut water over ice first, then add espresso and stir once to combine.

 

## Adjust to the carton

 

Taste **the coconut** water by itself before mixing. If it is **sweet**, the espresso may need to be more prominent; if it is mild, the coffee can lead the drink. Use the listed **proportions** for the first cup, then adjust one ingredient at a time. For a dairy-based cold drink, compare a [classic iced **latte**](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/classic-iced-latte/).

## Check sweetness before mixing

 

Coconut water has a flavor of its own, and cartons differ in **sweetness**. Taste the chilled product before adding espresso. If it already tastes sweet, the coffee may be enough to **balance** it; if it is mild, **the espresso** may dominate. The recipe contains no added sweetener, so sample first before changing the drink.

 

### Serve cold and keep the ingredients distinct

 

Pour the coconut water over ice, add the cooled espresso, and **stir** as directed. The drink is meant to be light rather than **creamy**; coconut milk is a different product and would make a thicker drink. For another clear, cold coffee, **compare** the [espresso tonic](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/classic-espresso-tonic/).

## What to look for in coconut water

 

Check the carton to see whether **the coconut** water is plain or has added **sugar** or flavor. A sweetened product will make the coffee taste different from an unsweetened one, and brands vary in how pronounced their coconut flavor is. Chill it before mixing so **the ice** does not have to cool a warm drink.

 

### Serve shortly after mixing

 

**The recipe** uses ice to chill and dilute the drink. If you leave it standing, the coffee will become more watery as the ice melts. Prepare only **the serving** you plan to drink, and stir once so the espresso and coconut water combine without losing too much **freshness**.

## A tip for serving

Coconut water differs from coconut milk or **a coconut** milk drink. It keeps this coffee light and refreshing; **a creamy** alternative changes the drink substantially.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

## Related recipes

- [Classic Iced Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/classic-iced-latte/)

- [Iced Americano](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/iced-americano/)

- [Classic Espresso Tonic](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/iced-and-refreshing-coffee/classic-espresso-tonic/)