This copycat Tim Hortons Iced Coffee recipe is cold, refreshing, and the perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer's day. It is surprisingly easy to make and tastes just like the original!

Are you a fan of Tim Hortons? Try my Tim Hortons Chocolate Chip Muffins, Tim Hortons Broccoli Soup, and Timbits next!

☕ About This Recipe

When I first moved to Vancouver, I lived right above a Tim Hortons. My favorite thing to do in the summer was grab an iced coffee with extra cream and extra sugar. Sometimes I would also get the vanilla syrup if I was feeling extra fancy. Recently I tried making it myself and it is actually very easy to make.

The most important step is to brew your coffee stronger than usual, as the ice will dilute the flavor slightly. For this recipe, I am using Tim Hortons instant coffee granules, but you can use regular ground coffee or even another brand. Here is a picture of the instant coffee I am using (plus their ground coffee next to it):

bottle of instant coffee next to bag of ground coffee

You can use either for this recipe, but personally, I hate running my coffee maker, so I use instant coffee 99% of the time. It just depends on your preference and how far you are willing to go to replicate their iced coffee at home.

🧂 Ingredients

Instant Coffee: The secret to making iced coffee at home is to double the amount of coffee, i.e. double the amount of instant coffee granules. The ice will dilute the drink, so you need more coffee flavor. I am using the Tim Hortons brand instant coffee, but you can use what you prefer.
Ice: I mean, it wouldn't be an iced coffee without it 😂.
Sugar: Add this to your preference, but generally, iced coffees are pretty sweet, so I add a teaspoon per serving.
Boiling Water: You need boiling water to dissolve the coffee granules and sugar.
Milk: I recommend whole milk for this as it makes a huge difference in the creaminess. If you don't have whole milk, you can also use half and half or heavy cream, but make sure to add more water.

🔪 Instructions

STEP 1: In a glass, combine ¼ cup of boiling water, 2 teaspoons of instant coffee granules, and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and mix until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool for a few minutes in the refrigerator or freezer.

If you are using ground coffee or beans, you can brew them using your preferred brewing method, but double the amount so the coffee is more concentrated.

STEP 2: Add a handful of ice cubes (about 5-6) to the glass, then fill it with ¾ cup of milk. Stir it until the drink is very cold. Enjoy! If you make this recipe, let me know what you think in the comments.

📋 Recipe