43 Delicious Instant Coffee Recipes You Must Try in 2024

This is the most comprehensive list of instant coffee recipes there is on the Internet. There are all the regulars such as latte and cappuccino as well as incredibly inventive drinks for you to try.

Unless otherwise stated, all the recipes are for one serving. This is to make it easy to scale up, and better if you want to enjoy it all to yourself. Some things are too good to share!

Nutella coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) water
• 2 tbsp Nutella
• 250ml (1 cup) milk or cream
• sugar or sweetener (optional)
• whipped cream
• chocolate syrup

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Heat the milk or cream in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 30 seconds).
3. Fill the rest of the mug with milk or cream.
4. Add the Nutella and give it a thorough mix.
5. Add sugar or sweetener to taste if using.
6. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Frozen caramel coffee slushie

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 90ml (3oz) boiled water
• 1 tbsp caramel syrup
• 2 tbsp vanilla coffee creamer
• 4 ice cubes
• whipped cream

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee with the water and stir.
2. Tip the brewed coffee, syrup, creamer and ice cubes into the blender.
3. Blend until slushy.
4. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream to your liking. Drizzle over some extra caramel syrup if you like.

Banana and honey coffee smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 90ml (3oz) boiled water
• 2 tsp honey
• 150ml (5oz) cream
• 2 ripe bananas, frozen
• 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
• 2 ice cubes

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and honey with the water and stir.
2. Tip the brewed coffee, cream, bananas, syrup and ice cubes into the blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and drizzle over a little more chocolate syrup if you like.

Blueberry and oat coffee smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 30ml (1oz) boiled water
• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 60g (2oz) rolled oats
• 125g (1 cup) blueberries
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Tip the brewed coffee, milk, oats, blueberries, and honey into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and top with a few whole blueberries.

Milky Way mocha

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) boiled water
• 1 Milky Way bar
• 210ml (7oz) milk
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder
• marshmallows

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Heat the milk in the microwave but do not allow to boil.
3. Tip the brewed coffee, Milky Way bar, milk, and caramel sauce into a blender.
4. Blend until fairly smooth or to your liking.
5. Pour into your favourite mug and squirt over a generous amount of whipped cream.
6. Dust with lots of cocoa powder and top with marshmallows.

Snickers mocha

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) boiled water
• 1 Snickers bar
• 210ml (7oz) milk
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Heat the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling.
3. Tip the brewed coffee, Snickers bar, milk, and caramel sauce into a blender.
4. Blend until fairly smooth or to your liking.
5. Pour into your favourite mug and squirt over a generous amount of whipped cream.
6. Dust with lots of cocoa powder.

Caffè corretto

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) boiled water
• 30ml (1oz) grappa, sambuca, or whiskey

Method

1. Combine the coffee and the water in a small demitasse cup and stir.
2. Mix in your alcohol of choice.

Café Royale

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 120ml (4oz) boiled water
• 1 sugar cube
• 30ml (1oz) brandy

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Place the sugar cube on the largest spoon you have and fill with brandy.
3. Rest the spoon over the cup and carefully set the brandy alight.
4. Once the flames have died down, pour into your cup and mix.

Patron XO cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 150ml (5oz) boiled water
• 30ml (1oz) Patron XO Café
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add in Patron XO Café and stir to combine.
3. Pour into an Irish glass and top with whipped cream.
4. Dust with cocoa powder.

Hot Mexican coffee cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 150ml (5oz) boiled water
• 30ml (1oz) Kahlua
• 30ml (1oz) tequila
• Whipped cream

Method

1. Combine the coffee and the water and stir.
2. Mix in the Kahlua and tequila.
3. Squirt over a generous amount of whipped cream and enjoy.

Millionaire’s coffee cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 180ml (6oz) boiled water
• 30ml (1oz) Kahlua
• 30ml (1oz) Bailey’s
• 30ml (1oz) Frangelico
• Whipped cream
• Allspice

Method

1. Combine the coffee and the water and stir.
2. Mix in the Kahlua, Bailey’s, and Frangelico and stir to combine.
3. Pour into an Irish coffee cup and top with a little whipped cream.
4. Dust over some allspice powder (cinnamon and nutmeg) to your liking.

Tiramisu coffee milkshake

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 120ml (4oz) boiled water
• 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
• 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
• 2 savoiardi (ladyfinger) biscuits
• chocolate syrup
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder

Method

1. Combine the coffee and the water. Stir and allow to cool completely.
2. In a bowl, lightly whip the brewed coffee with the mascarpone cheese.
3. Crumble the biscuits.
4. Line the base and sides of a tall glass with the chocolate syrup. Add half of the crumbled biscuits.
5. Pour in the coffee and mascarpone mix and add the remaining half of the crumbled biscuits.
6. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder. Oh yes!

Tiramisu iced coffee

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 180ml (6oz) boiled water
• 180ml (6oz) milk
• 2 tbsp vanilla coffee creamer
• 30ml (1oz) Kahlua
• 30ml (1oz) amaretto
• 2 ice cubes
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder

Method

1. Combine the coffee and the water. Stir and allow to cool completely.
2. Mix in the milk, creamer, Kahlua, amaretto and combine. Add in the ice.
3. Pour into a tall glass and squirt over some whipped cream.
4. Dust with cocoa powder.

Dirty snowman mocha

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) boiled water
• 3 tbsp hot chocolate powder
• 300ml (10oz) milk
• 20g (1/8X cup) chocolate
• 40g chocolate
• 30ml (1 oz) Bailey’s
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Method

1. Place the 20g of chocolate into the microwave a very gently heat until starting to melt. Remove and whip with a fork until completely melted.
2. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
3. Place the milk into the microwave and heat until very hot.
4. Add the chocolate powder into the hot milk and stir to dissolve.
5. Combine the brewed coffee with the hot chocolate and stir in the Bailey’s.
6. Run the blade of a sharp knife over the remaining 40g of chocolate to create shavings.
7. To assemble the drink, pour the melted chocolate around the edges of a large glass and add the ice cream to the base.
8. Pour over the coffee and chocolate.
9. Top with lots of whipped cream and sprinkle over the chocolate shavings. Add a straw and devour.

Almond milk cappuccino

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 125ml (½ cup) almond milk
• Sugar (optional)
• Cinnamon powder (optional)

Equipment

• Milk frother

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee to your mug and half fill with water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Heat the almond milk in the microwave for 20 seconds until hot but not boiling.
5. Submerge the whisk of the milk frother into the milk and power on. Froth the milk for 20-30 seconds until doubled in size.
6. Using a tablespoon to hold back the foam on the top of the milk, pour the warm milk into your coffee and stir.
7. Spoon the foam on the top.
8. Sprinkle over a dash of cinnamon. Enjoy.

Latte

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 50ml (2oz) water
• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 1 tsp sugar

Equipment

• Empty jar or container
• Whisk (optional)

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the coffee and sugar to a mug and pour in the water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Pour milk into some sort of sealable and microwaveable container.
5. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.
6. Shake vigorously to make the milk foamy. Alternatively, whisk the milk vigorously until foamy.
7. Pour the milk into the mug. Enjoy.

Vanilla latte

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 50ml (2oz) water
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• 250ml (1 cup) milk

Equipment

• Empty jar or container
• Whisk (optional)

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the coffee and vanilla syrup to a mug and pour in the water. Stir to combine.
4. Pour the milk into some sort of sealable and microwaveable container.
5. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.
6. Shake vigorously to make the milk foamy. Alternatively, whisk the milk vigorously until foamy.
7. Pour the milk into the mug. Enjoy.

White chocolate latte

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 60ml (2oz) milk
• 60ml (2oz) single cream
• 60g (2oz) white chocolate
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder (optional)

Method

1. Break the chocolate into rough pieces.
2. In a saucepan, heat the instant coffee, milk, cream, and white chocolate until melted and combined.
3. Pour into a heatproof glass or mug.
4. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa.

Red velvet latte

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 350ml (12oz) milk
• 1 tbsp milk chocolate
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp red food colouring
• thick cream
• chocolate shavings (optional)

Method

1. Heat the milk together with the coffee and vanilla extract on the hob until very hot but not boiling.
2. Add in the chocolate and stir to melt.
3. Add in the food colouring and stir to combine.
4. Pour the liquid into a tall heatproof glass.
5. Ripple a little extra food colouring into the cream.
6. Over the back of a spoon, gently pour in the cream just above the surface so that it floats.
7. Sprinkle over some chocolate shavings.

Spicy latte

Ingredients

• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Method

1. Heat the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 30 seconds).
2. Add the instant coffee, cocoa powder, and ground spices to your mug.
3. Add 3 tbsp cold milk and mix to form a paste.
4. Pour in the hot milk and give it a thorough stir. Enjoy.

Caramel coffee

Ingredients

• 2 tsp coffee
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• 55g (¼ cup) caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
• 1 tsp sugar
• Whipped cream

Method

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk, caramel sauce, and brown sugar over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Keep whisking to create a foamy mixture.
2. Pour into a heatproof glass or mug.
3. Top with whipped cream and drizzle over some caramel sauce.

Cappuccino

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 50ml (2oz) water
• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 1 tsp sugar
• Cocoa powder

Equipment

• Empty jar or container
• Whisk (optional)

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the coffee and sugar to a mug and pour in the water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Pour milk into some sort of sealable and microwaveable container.
5. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.
6. Shake vigorously to make the milk foamy. Alternatively, whisk the milk vigorously until foamy.
7. Pour the milk into the mug, holding back the foam with the back of a spoon.
8. Top with the foam and dust with cocoa powder.

Gingerbread coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp sugar
• 250ml (1 cup) milk or cream

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee, ground spices, and sugar to a large mug and half fill with water. Stir to combine.
4. Heat the milk or cream in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 20 seconds).
5. Pour in the heated milk or cream, stir and enjoy.

B52 coffee cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 150ml (5oz) boiled water
• 30ml (1oz) Bailey’s
• 30ml (1oz) Grand Marnier
• 30ml (1oz) Kahlua
• Whipped cream

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Mix in the Bailey’s, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua and stir.
3. Pour into an Irish coffee glass.
4. Top with whipped cream to your liking.

Irish coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 125ml (½ cup) heavy whipped cream
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 30ml (1oz) whiskey

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee and brown sugar to a clear stemmed glass and half fill with water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add in the whiskey and stir.
5. Gently whip the cream until just ever so slightly stiffened but still runny.
6. Slowly pour in the whipped cream over the back of a tablespoon. Enjoy.

Warm Bailey’s coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• 60ml (2 oz) Bailey’s

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee to a mug and half fill with water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add in the Bailey’s and stir.
5. Heat the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 20 seconds).
6. Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Warm Kahlua coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• 60ml (2 oz) Kahlua

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee to a mug and half fill with water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add in the Kahlua and stir.
5. Heat the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 20 seconds).
6. Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Warm Tia Maria coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• water
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• 60ml (2 oz) Tia Maria

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee to a mug and half fill with water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add in the Tia Maria and stir.
5. Heat the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling (about 20 seconds).
6. Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Homemade instant coffee liqueur

Ingredients

• 500ml (2 cups) water
• 600g (3 cups) sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 10 tbsp instant coffee
• 750ml rum or vodka

Method

1. Over a medium-high heat, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring to a simmer.
2. When the liquid has reduced by half and turn syrupy, remove from the heat, and add in all of the instant coffee. Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
3. Once cooled, add the syrup to a resealable jar or bottle. Add the rum or vodka and shake to combine.
4. Leave in a cool, dark place for 10 days. Give the bottle a shake once a day.
5. After 10 days, strain the liquid through a metal strainer or cloth to remove any ingredients that haven’t fully dissolved.

Enjoy on its own or as a base for cocktails.

Greek frappé

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 2 tsp sugar
• 50ml (2oz) boiling water
• 5 ice cubes
• milk

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee and sugar to a mug and pour in the boiled water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add the coffee and sugar mix to the cocktail shaker along with the ice.
5. Shake for 30 seconds until very foamy.
6. Pour into a tall glass and top with milk.

Keto coffee

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 240ml (8 oz) water
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or MCT oil
• 1 tbsp grass-fed unsalted butter

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee to a blender along with the oil and butter. Blend for 20 seconds.
3. Pour back into the mug and enjoy.

Simple Espresso Martini

Ingredients

• 3 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp sugar
• 50ml (2oz) water
• 2 shots vodka
• 1 shot homemade instant coffee liqueur or Kahlua
• 3 ice cubes

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Martini glass

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and ice cubes to the cocktail shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
4. Strain into your glass and serve immediately.

Espresso Martini with sugar syrup

Ingredients

• 3 tsp instant coffee
• 50g sugar
• 100ml (4oz) water
• 2 shots vodka
• 1 shot homemade instant coffee liqueur or Kahlua
• 3 ice cubes

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Martini glass

Method

1. Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil.
2. Once the water has boiled, allow it to cool for 30 – 60 seconds.
3. Add the instant coffee to the cocktail shaker and pour in 50ml (2oz) of boiled water. Stir to dissolve.
4. To make the syrup: Add the sugar to a small pan over a medium heat and pour in 50ml (2oz) of cold water. Do not stir. Bring to the boil.
5. Once all the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Be extremely careful as the syrup is very hot.
6. Add 1 tbsp of the cold syrup vodka to the cocktail shaker along with the coffee liqueur and ice cubes.
7. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
8. Strain into your glass and serve immediately.

Vanilla milkshake

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp sugar
• 50ml water
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• Whipped cream

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee, vanilla ice cream and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a large glass and top with whipped cream.

Chocolate milkshake

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp sugar
• 50ml water
• 2 scoops chocolate ice cream
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• Whipped cream

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee, chocolate ice cream and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a large glass and top with whipped cream.

Toffee milkshake

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp sugar
• 50ml water
• 2 scoops toffee ice cream
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• Whipped cream

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee, toffee ice cream, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a large glass and top with whipped cream.

Ferrero Rocher milkshake

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp sugar
• 50ml water
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 125ml (½ cup) milk
• 3 Ferrero Rocher
• Whipped cream (optional)

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee, vanilla ice cream, milk, and Ferrero Rocher to a blender. Blend until combined but not smooth.
3. Pour into a large glass and top with whipped cream, if using.

Banana and coconut smoothie

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 50ml (2oz) water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 ripe bananas
• 120ml (4oz) coconut milk
• 4 ice cubes
• 2 tbsp coconut flakes (optional)
• whipped cream (optional)

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir.
2. Add the brewed coffee, bananas, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and ice cubes to your blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and add whipped cream and a sprinkling of coconut flakes.

Chocolate protein shake

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 120ml (4oz) water
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 200ml (7oz) milk
• 4 ice cubes

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir. Allow to cool.
2. Add the brewed coffee, protein powder, milk, and ice cubes to your protein shaker and shake to combine for 30 seconds.

Vanilla protein coffee shake

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 120ml (4oz) water
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 200ml (7oz) milk
• 4 ice cubes

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir. Allow to cool.
2. Add the brewed coffee, protein powder, milk, and ice cubes to your protein shaker and shake to combine for 30 seconds.

Pumpkin spice coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 50ml water
• 240ml (8oz) milk
• 55g (2oz) pumpkin purée
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir. Allow to cool.
2. Add the brewed coffee and all the rest of the ingredients to your blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a tall glass.

Healthy breakfast coffee smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 ripe banana
• 40g (1/4 cup) rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon mixed nuts and seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 1 tsp honey

Equipment

• Blender

Method

1. Combine the coffee and water and stir. Allow to cool.
2. Add the brewed coffee and the rest of the ingredients to your blender. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Pour into your favourite glass.

Nitro instant cold brew

Ingredients

• 10 tsp instant coffee
• 500ml (2 cups) boiled water

Equipment

• Nitro dispenser

Method

1. Brew your coffee and allow to cool completely.
2. Fill your nitro dispenser with your cold coffee.
3. Screw on the lid.
4. Attach the gas charger.
5. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
6. Hold the dispenser upside-down.
7. Pull on the trigger and pour into the side of the glass.