Iced Café Cubano

Jun 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

Iced Café Cubano in a glass on an oak bar

A sweetened iced coffee made with strong espresso and sweetened with demerara sugar or raw sugar, then mixed with ice and a splash of half-and-half.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 oz (60.0 ml)espresso or very strong coffee
1.0 tsp (4.0 g)demerara sugar or raw sugar
1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)half-and-half
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice

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Instructions

Brew espresso and immediately mix with sugar while hot until sugar is dissolved.
Fill a glass with ice and add half-and-half.
Pour the sweetened espresso over the ice and half-and-half, stir thoroughly, and serve.

Tips

Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor. For a dairy-free version, substitute half-and-half with coconut or almond milk.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make iced café cubano?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make iced café cubano ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

How do I make iced café cubano dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A sweetened iced coffee made with strong espresso and sweetened with demerara sugar or raw sugar, then mixed with ice and a splash of half-and-half.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

57 Calories / serving

3.6g Fat

5.5g Carbs

1.0g Protein

5.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~57 cal · 4g fat · 6g carbs · 1g protein · 5g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 57 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 11 min·0.6 mi·~1300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 8 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Moderate cycling 6 min·1.2 mi
Swimming laps 8 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 6 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 13 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.