Iced Golden Milk with Honey and Coconut
A chilled, frothy golden milk over ice — turmeric and warm spices shaken with coconut milk and honey for a refreshing caffeine-free cooler.
Golden milk doesn't have to be hot. Chilled and poured over ice, the same turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon blend becomes a creamy, gently spiced cooler that's perfect for warm afternoons — all the comfort, none of the heat.
The key is to make a small spice concentrate first: bloom the golden milk blend in a splash of warm coconut milk so the turmeric dissolves fully and the black pepper does its job, then chill it before building the drink. Skipping this step leaves gritty, undissolved spice.
Coconut milk gives this iced version a tropical creaminess that suits the warm spices beautifully, while honey keeps it lightly sweet. A quick shake with ice creates a little froth and an irresistibly smooth texture.
Pour over fresh ice and finish with a dusting of cinnamon. It's a caffeine-free refresher you can enjoy any time of day, and it makes the cozy golden-milk ritual work even in summer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk (or oat milk)
- 1 tsp golden milk spice blend (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper)
- 1 tbsp honey or agave
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Pinch of cinnamon to garnish
How to make it
- 1Warm a quarter cup of the coconut milk and whisk in the golden milk spice blend until fully dissolved.
- 2Stir in honey and vanilla, then combine with the remaining cold coconut milk.
- 3Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes (or shake with a couple of ice cubes in a jar).
- 4Fill a glass with ice and pour the golden milk over the top.
- 5Dust with cinnamon and serve cold with a straw.
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