The time has come to make the switch from hot to cold coffee drinks. But like their steaming doppelgangers, not all iced coffee drinks are created equal. Because the sweltering New York summer approaches (It's coming!), here are six cool drinks perfect for those days when all you want to do is curl up inside an open refrigerator and listen to German technopop.
Maple Shay Shay, $5
Just the right amount of sweet to get you going, the quickly-expanding Brooklyn Roasting Company's maple infused iced coffee will cool you off while picking you up with two shots of single origin Colombian espresso, maple syrup, and Battenkill Valley whole milk.
Neve Sulla Lava, $5.25
Decadent and delicious, Eataly has done it again. This time with a concoction meaning "snow on top," it's a refreshing hot chocolate with cold creme espresso, topped with whipped cream, and shaved chocolate.
Iced Mud Mocha, $3.25
It's worth waiting for a cuppa at Mud's ever-popular big orange truck, but the East Village cafe is an exceptional spot to enjoy the assortment of coffee-based drinks on offer. The warm weather must have definitely goes to the iced mocha.
Iced Cappuccino, Bubby's (James Thilman / Gothamist)
Iced Cappuccino, $4
Bubby's may be known for their pies and (notoriously) long lines for brunch, but an iced cappuccino with steamed milk, espresso, and coffee ice cubes (genius!) won't get watered down while you wait for a table.
Granita Di Caffe, $4.75
There's a reason Caffe Reggio has been a Village standby for decades: consistently good coffee. The iced version is no exception. On a hot summer day, try the Granita Di Caffe, a homemade Italian coffee slush with whipped cream for a simple and satisfying treat.
Wiener Eiskaffee, $11
Hey, big spender! Really more of a coffee sundae than a drink, but so damn good. Sabarsky's Viennese iced coffee is served over vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
