This quick and easy Mint Mojito Iced Coffee recipe is the best copycat of your order from Philz Coffee. It is chilled, minty, creamy, and sweet perfection. All things wonderful about having an iced coffee in summer or any time of year. It is like a mint-flavored latte. A mint mojito coffee is a combination of muddled fresh mint, sweetened cream, and good coffee that all infuse together when shaken and poured over ice.
The first time I had this at Philz, I knew I wanted to have a lot more of it but didn't want to break the bank on buying it at a coffee shop all the time. So to save money and my time driving over there often, I experimented at home. It was not too hard since we grow fresh mint and have all the other ingredients at home.
This recipe is what I came up with and it really is the best mint mojito iced coffee! If you like anything mint and are a coffee lover, such as peppermint mochas from Starbucks, this will be your new favorite mint iced coffee recipe.
How to Make a Mint Mojito Coffee at Home
First, you need to gather a few ingredients. You only need a few ingredients to make this Philz coffee copycat recipe. If you have coffee, cream, and sugar you are almost there with what you need to make a mint mojito coffee. The hardest part of this recipe is making sure you have fresh mint leaves.
I am making this a traditional way as close to what as I order at Philz. It has real heavy cream and sugar. I tried it also with simple syrup instead of sugar and it was just as good. But using the granulated sugar to smash/muddle with the fresh mint is key. If you like a sweeter version or less fat or dairy-free, I listed a section for substitutions below.
Muddle & Mix Everything
It may sound funny but you need a martini shaker for this recipe. In the martini shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and the sugar. Using the back of a wooden spoon begin to muddle (crush/smash) the two together. This is what helps release the mint oils from the leaves. This is where all the flavor and fragrance come from that is key for this coffee drink.
DO NOT break the leaves down too much. You do not want small tiny bits as they will just float up through your straw or will result in small bits in your coffee. You do not want to actually drink the leaves but more of have them as a garnish and flavoring.
Once the leaves are ready, add the cold brew or chilled coffee, cream, and ice. Place the lid on the martini shaker and make sure it is tight. Now just shake it all up for about 15 seconds so that everything is chilled and very cold.
Enjoy Your Homemade Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
Once everything is chilled and mixed, pour the full contents into a tall glass. You can add more ice if needed. I recommend topping it with more fresh mint and you can use a straw if you want as well.
Enjoy! You now can make the perfect Mint Mojito Iced Coffee (Philz copycat) at home any time you have a craving.
Substitutions to Personalize Iced Coffee
There is a reason why baristas get a long list of substitutions and varieties with almost every coffee order, everyone has a personal favorite. The beauty of making a copycat Philz Mint Mojito Ice Coffee at home is you can do all the substitutions easily if you want it to be your favorite. This recipe is made with heavy cream, strong coffee, granulated sugar, and fresh mint.
Here are some suggested substitutions to make this mint mojito iced coffee your own:
- Instead of Cream - use low-fat, non-fat, or whole milk for a lower calorie/fat mint mojito coffee
- Instead of Cream - use almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free or vegan mint mojito coffee
- Instead of Sugar - use monk fruit, erythritol, stevia, or xylitol for a keto/low-carb mint mojito coffee
- Use Decaf Coffee - watching your caffeine, use decaf or half-caff instead
Other Optional Add-Ins to Iced Coffee
This mint mojito iced coffee is amazing just as is. I would NOT change anything about it. (ok, I do partake in the first one listed below) But if you want some more options, here are more ideas to expand your barista skills while you are at it.
- Add collagen peptides - my favorite!
- Add MCT or coconut oil - keto fans
- Add an extra shot of espresso - caffeine junkies
- Add a splash of vanilla extract - flavor boost
- Use flavored beans like chocolate-flavored beans/ground
If you love iced tea beverages too, you will love my earthy, creamy, and sweet Starbucks copycat recipe for ICED MATCHA LATTE.
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Mint Mojito Iced Coffee (Philz copycat)
Equipment
- coffee maker
- Martini Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 C cold brew or chilled coffee
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ C fresh mint leaves
- ¼ C heavy cream (or milk, half/half, coconut or almond milk)
- 1 C ice cubes
Instructions
- Make your favorite cold brew or regular coffee. You want a stronger than usual and cold coffee.
- In a martini shaker, add the sugar and the whole mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, muddle/smash the two together. This breaks down the mint a bit and also releases the fragrance and flavor. Do NOT tear up the leaves, you want them as in tack as possible so they do not break up and float up through your straw when drinking.
- Add the coffee, cream, and ice cubes.
- Put the top of the shaker on tightly. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until your coffee is now ice cold.
- Remove the top of the shaker and pour the entire contents, ice, and all into a tall glass. Add additional fresh mint leaves for garnish and more ice if desired.
- Enjoy!
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Stephanie says
I don’t drink coffee but growing up my grandma would go out to her garden and pick fresh mint to add to lemonade. So good abs fun memories.
elaina says
I just tried a mojito this weekend and it was good! This looks so good too.
Marianne says
Hubby loves Mojitos... and coffee... Will have to make this for him! And as a bonus... I actually have mint growing in my garden!
Angela says
Excellent we grow mint too so it really helps!
Cindy says
I think this is going to be how I make my coffee from now on!
Jill DeMasi says
Looks delicious and refreshing!
Elizabeth says
Man this looks so good! I love iced coffee drinks and never thought of using fresh mint, thanks!
Angela says
You are welcome
Lisa, Casey, Barrett Dog says
We will have to give this a try! Sounds delicious, thank you for sharing.
Sabrina DeWalt says
I have chocolate mint in the garden right now. I bet it would be fabulous for this recipe.
Angela says
OMG the chocolate mint idea is amazing - I must try it!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. I hope we see you tomorrow too!! Have a great day.
Cindy Moore says
This drink looks really good! I love mint.
Janet says
We had a heat wave this weekend and I wanted a fun iced coffee. OMG, so good. I like my coffee pretty sweet so I added more sweetener.
Carla says
Wow. Just like Philz. Love this recipe.
Angela says
I am so glad you loved it, enjoy.
Megan says
Tried this recipe yesterday and we’re already out of the ingredients! This is BOMB! I’m so thankful for this recipe because I only get Philz when I’m in California and that’s rare!!! Thank you for the amazing recipe!
Angela says
You are welcome! The sure sign you love a recipe is when the ingredients get used up fast. I love hearing this and glad to help you enjoy that Philz craving even when not in California.
Thompson says
Just what I have been looking for. So excited to have this recipe and sorry to Philz. I may not be there every week now. OH!
Angela says
I love it - sorry Philz but great for you. Enjoy.
Deborah Vogts says
I love iced coffee and this recipe for Mint Mojito looks pretty fabulous. Adding mint to most any drink can only improve it, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing!
Angela says
Thanks.
Jere Cassidy says
Oh how I love Philz, I have been begging them to come to my town so I don't have to drive to Sacramento all the time just for a coffee. Gotta try your recipe because their mint mojito is excellant.
Angela says
Sorry you do not have one local but now you can enjoy these homemade mint mojito coffees at home any time.
Jacqueline Debono says
Just made this iced coffee with mint from my garden! So yummy!
Angela says
Mint doesn't get any fresher than that. Glad you enjoyed this ice coffee recipe.
Anindya Sundar Basu says
Mint Moijto Ice coffee got to be best and only for the reason - the flavours associated with it. This can be a perfect summer drink for many
Beth says
Ooh, this mint mojito looks so refreshing (it's in the 90's today) and I'll bet it will be just great in a decaf version. I'm definitely trying this with the collagen peptides and the fresh mint I have in my garden right now.
Angela says
Sounds like a perfect hot weather beverage.
Lathiya says
I need this right now. The mint mojito coffee sounds perfect for the weather we have now. It looks so refreshing.