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I love Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiattos. I love Dunkin Donuts Iced Mocha Raspberry Lattes. My budget loves neither. It’s that time of year when decadent iced coffee and espresso drinks call my name. They haunt my dreams. Okay, getting a little melodramatic here. You get the point right? Addicting and expensive.

I have 2 recipes that are pretty darn close to the above mentioned drinks and can be made using a Keurig, coffee pot, or espresso maker.

Budget savercopycat "fancy" coffee drinks that are perfect for summer #diy #macchiato #latte

Iced Caramel Macchiato Wanna-be

4 oz. strong coffee or espresso – I use a dark roast coffee or iced coffee cup for Keurig Vue and brew it on strong.

1 cup milk – whole is really best

Ice – add to milk to fill 16 oz. cup about 2/3 full

Caramel syrup – I prefer Mrs. Richardson’s Caramel Topping

16 oz. cup

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

Brew coffee and dissolve caramel into coffee.

Fill glass with ice, milk, and vanilla.

Pour coffee/espresso over and enjoy.

Iced Mocha Raspberry Latte

6 oz. strong coffee or espresso – I use a strong coffee cup for Keurig Vue and brew it on strong.

3/4 cup milk – whole is really best

Ice – add to milk to fill 16 oz. cup about 2/3 full

16 oz. cup

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

1/2-1 teaspoon raspberry agave – depends how sweet you like it

Brew coffee and dissolve chocolate syrup into coffee.

Fill glass with ice, milk, and raspberry agave syrup.

Pour coffee/espresso over and enjoy.

Non-Coffee Drinkers

Pineapple Mint Refresher
Hard Strawberry Lemonade
Blackberry Melon Lemonade
Watermelon Refreshers/Slushies

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    1. You are welcome. The watermelon refreshers are so good. I was going to make them today then I remembered my blender isn’t working. Boohoo!

  1. Mmm, these sound so good! I’m a big coffee drinker, and it gets harder in the summer because it’s so hot. Delicious iced coffee creations are the perfect solution ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Love these Heather! I often long for afternoon pick me up that’s refreshing. It occurred to me after reading your post that we have Keurig brewers and an ice maker in the office– getting jug of milk, caramel, and straws. Saving Kahlua add in for home!

  3. Love that you shared some non-coffee drinks as well! My hubs would love to try the iced coffee, but that Blackberry Melon Lemonade is calling my name!

    1. Oooh, the Blackberry Melon Lemonade is one of my favorite “signature” drinks. Well, it’s GOING to be. I made it up for the progressive dinner party and fell in love with it. Thanks for stopping by. ๐Ÿ™‚

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