Recipe: Iced Coffee

Do you like cold coffee drinks as well as I do? I love Starbucks Frappuccinos but hate to buy them because they're so overpriced! I have been able in the past to buy them at Walgreens or K-Mart for only $.25-$.40 after coupon which is a really good deal but that doesn't happen very often. So I was very excited when I stumbled across a recipe for Iced Coffee on The Thrifty, Frugal Mom that tastes very much the same as a Starbucks Frappuccino! Like Lydia mentioned I like the fact that this recipe takes simple ingredients that most everyone should have on hand.

Iced Coffee
3 C. Brewed Coffee (I used a french vanilla roast coffee)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Instant Coffee
1 C. Sugar
Milk (1/2 - 3/4 gallon)
Ice
2 T.Caramel Syrup (Optional)*

Mix hot brewed coffee, instant coffee, and sugar together in a gallon pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Add caramel syrup if desired. Add 1-2 trays of ice cubes.** Add milk until pitcher is full. Stir well.

*I think the caramel syrup gives it a good flavor.

**It depends on how watered down you like your coffee. Lydia usually puts in 1 tray of ice cubes and then when she thinks it's cold enough she scoops out the ice cubes that haven't melted. I probably put in a 1/2 tray of ice cubes and wasn't able to scoop them out before they melted. I think the next time I make it I would probably leave the ice out and just let the drink chill in the fridge.

I'd love to hear if you try this recipe and whether you like it!