Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Strong coffee over sweetened condensed milk and ice. Vietnam's cà phê sữa đá.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 90 ml Hot coffee
- 30 ml Sweetened condensed milk
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 90 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sweetened condensed milk into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Stir the condensed milk in well before adding ice.
About the Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Coffee arrived in Vietnam with French colonists in the 1800s. Condensed milk was used because fresh milk was hard to get and keep.
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee FAQ
What's in a Vietnamese Iced Coffee?
90 ml hot coffee, 30 ml sweetened condensed milk.
Does a Vietnamese Iced Coffee contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Vietnamese Iced Coffee?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Vietnamese Iced Coffee in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
