Give your morning coffee a little Christmas spirit—no alcohol required. This Eggnog Iced Coffee combines instant coffee and milk with eggnog ice cubes and a creamy, frothy eggnog topping. Make the cubes ahead, then put your feet up with a festive coffee while everyone else tackles the wrapping paper. Looking for more Festive Breakfast Ideas? Explore our full collection of Christmas breakfast ideas here.

Creamy eggnog in a clear glass, topped with nutmeg, surrounded by holiday greenery and rustic decorations for a festive seasonal beverage.

Prep Time: 8–10 minutes
Freeze Time: At least 5 hours; overnight recommended
Total Time: 8–10 minutes plus freezing
Servings: 1 large drink

Eggnog Ice cubes Ingredients

¾ cup eggnog, enough for approximately 6–9 cubes, depending on your tray

Eggnog Iced Coffee Ingredents

½ cup whole or 2% milk
½ cup eggnog, for frothing
2 tsp instant coffee
½ cup warm water
1 tsp sugar, optional or to taste
Ground cinnamon, optional garnish

Equipment

Ice cube tray or festive silicone molds
Handheld milk frother, or a jar with a tight-fitting lid

instant coffee, eggnog, cinnamon and milk with a sugar packet and frother on the brown board counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Freeze the eggnog cubes.
Pour ¾ cup eggnog into an ice cube tray or festive molds. Freeze until solid, at least 5 hours or preferably overnight. The number of cubes will depend on the size of your molds.

Festive Christmas ice molds in the shapes of gingerbread men and snowflakes. In a pink festive silicone tray. On the counter.

Gingerbread man, eggnog ice mold on a brown board found a big festive greenery.

Step 2: Mix the coffee.
Stir the instant coffee and sugar into ½ cup warm water until dissolved. Add the cold milk and stir. Let the mixture cool before pouring it over the ice cubes.

using a spoon to stir warm water with sugar and instant coffee. surrounded by festive greenery.

Step 3: Fill your glass.
Place your desired number of eggnog ice cubes in a large glass. Pour the cooled coffee mixture over them.

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Step 4: Froth the eggnog.
In a separate container, froth the remaining ½ cup eggnog with a handheld milk frother. Alternatively, shake cold eggnog in a tightly sealed jar until foamy.

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Step 5: Finish and enjoy.
Pour the frothed eggnog over the coffee and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Add a splash of extra milk or eggnog to suit your taste.

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🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Make the cubes ahead: Freeze them the day before so they’re ready when you want your coffee.
Keep it simple: Regular ice cubes work too. Skip the freezing step and use only the ½ cup eggnog for the topping.
Go festive: Gingerbread men, snowflakes or Christmas tree molds add a little holiday fun.
Choose your milk: Whole milk gives a creamy finish, but 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk also works. Changing the milk alone won’t make the drink dairy-free.
Adjust the sweetness: Eggnog is already sweet, so you can leave out the sugar and add it after tasting.
Use a roomy glass: Choose one that holds at least 20 ounces to allow space for the coffee, ice cubes and frothy topping.

🍋 Before You Go…

Keep the holiday drinks coming with our Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa—an easy choice for a houseful. For another coffee treat, try our Mochaccino, or save our Spiced Mulled Wine for an evening get-together.