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 Christmas Cocktails & Mocktails roundup, or warm up with a mug of Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa. For another coffee treat, try our Mochaccino. And if you’re planning breakfast for the big day, check out our Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas for easy casseroles, festive treats, and more.

Iced Eggnog Coffee

Give your coffee a holiday upgrade with this Eggnog Iced Coffee. Eggnog ice cubes, creamy milk and a frothy eggnog topping make a festive treat for Christmas morning. Freeze the cubes ahead for easy assembly!

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Servings

Equipment

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

Ingredients

Eggnog Ice Cubes

¾ cup eggnog (6-9 eggnog ice cubes approximately)

Eggnog Iced Coffee Ingredients

½ cup eggnog (frothed)
½ cup milk-whole or 2%
2 tsp instant coffee
½ cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

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