Cold Coffee Milkshake Recipe: Cafe-Style Shake for Rs 35 (2026)

A cold coffee milkshake is the Indian cafe classic you can make at home for under 35 rupees. This recipe blends cold brew coffee with milk, frozen banana, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It fills a 500ml portable blender bottle and tastes like the 250-rupee version from your local cafe.

Ingredients & Quantities

• 200ml cold brew coffee (chilled, or frozen into cubes)
• 200ml whole milk (or toned milk)
• 50g frozen banana (half a small banana, sliced and frozen)
• 30g vanilla ice cream (1 small scoop, softened slightly)
• 20g ice cubes (4 to 5 small cubes)
• 5g unsweetened cocoa powder (1 tsp)

Blend order matters: Liquids first (coffee plus milk), then banana, ice cream, ice, and cocoa last.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Pour cold brew and milk together. Add 200ml cold brew coffee and 200ml milk to your portable blender. Liquids go first to protect the blades from dry grinding.
2. Drop in the frozen banana. Add 50g of pre-sliced frozen banana. Frozen banana gives body and sweetness without adding sugar.
3. Add the ice cream. Scoop in 30g of slightly softened vanilla ice cream. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before adding. Rock-hard ice cream jams small blenders.
4. Add ice cubes. Drop in 20g of small ice cubes. Keep them small so the blender can crush them evenly.
5. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top. Add 5g of unsweetened cocoa for a mocha twist.
6. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds. Run until the colour is uniform and frothy.

3 Tasty Variations

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Overloading ice beyond 20 to 30g. Too much ice strains portable blender motors and creates uneven blending. Use frozen banana for thickness instead.
2. Adding room-temperature liquids first. Cold liquids help the blades grip ice properly. Warm milk results in watery chunks instead of a smooth shake.
3. Not softening ice cream before adding. Rock-hard ice cream blocks from small blenders cannot grip properly. Let it sit out for 5 to 10 minutes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use instant coffee instead of cold brew?

Yes. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 50ml hot water. Let it cool fully, then add 150ml cold milk. The flavour will be slightly more bitter than cold brew but still works.

How do I make cold brew at home?

Mix 30g coarsely ground coffee with 300ml room-temperature water. Let it sit in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours. Strain through a cloth or fine sieve. This makes enough for one and a half shakes.

Is cold coffee milkshake bad for health?

At 320 calories with 8g protein, it is fine as an occasional treat or post-lunch pick-me-up. The caffeine content is about 100mg, roughly equal to one cup of brewed coffee.

Can I make this without ice cream?

Yes. Replace ice cream with 50g more frozen banana and 15g honey. You lose some creaminess but cut 60 calories and most of the added sugar.

How long does cold coffee milkshake last?

Drink within 30 minutes for the best foam and temperature. After 1 hour, the ice melts and the shake becomes watery. In the fridge, it lasts 4 to 6 hours but loses froth.