How to Make Sparkling Iced Coffee with Bubbles

When the heat hits, you want a coffee that’s cold, fizzy, and still full of flavor — but most bubble coffee recipes either lean too sweet or lack real coffee character. What if you could combine the crispness of soda water with the depth of properly brewed coffee, all without a blender or syrup?

To make a classic sparkling iced coffee with bubbles, you’ll need just six ingredients: 60g of medium-to-dark roasted coffee beans, 720cc of cold water, crushed ice, 90cc of lightly carbonated soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) or a slightly sweeter option (like 7-Up), a lemon slice, a red cherry, and 30cc of sugar syrup. This recipe yields six servings.

What Is Sparkling Iced Coffee?

Sparkling iced coffee, sometimes called “bubble coffee” or “soda coffee,” is a cold coffee drink that combines extracted coffee (often iced drip coffee), ice, a sweetener, and a light carbonated beverage like soda water or lemon-lime soda. It’s designed to be refreshing, low in milk, and visually striking with floating bubbles and fruit garnishes. Unlike frappes or blended coffee drinks, this version stays light and clean.

Why Use Ice Drip Coffee for This Drink?

Ice drip coffee is ideal for this recipe because it’s smooth, low in bitterness, and naturally sweet — especially when made with medium-to-dark roasted beans. The slow extraction at low temperatures reduces the extraction of harsh compounds, allowing more delicate fruity or fermented flavors to shine. This creates a coffee base that works better with soda than a heavy or overly acidic espresso shot would.

What You’ll Need

• 60g medium-to-dark roasted coffee beans (6 servings)
• 720cc cold water (6 servings)
• Ice drip coffee set (including glass dripper, stand, and glass container)
• Round filter paper (pillow-shaped or suitable for drip)
• Burr grinder (set for ice drip or coarse pour-over)
• Crushed ice
• 90cc soda water — lightly carbonated like Sprite, or sweeter like 7-Up
• 1 lemon slice
• 1 red cherry
• 30cc sugar syrup
• HG9811 shaped glass (or any tall clear glass)

Step-by-Step: How to Make It

1. Brew the Ice Drip Coffee
Use your ice drip setup following the standard method. Combine 60g of coffee grounds with 720cc of cold water. Let it drip slowly over several hours until you have roughly 720cc of brewed coffee. Chill the coffee until ready to use. (See image:

2. Assemble the Glass
In your serving glass (HG9811 or similar), add about 150cc of the cold ice drip coffee. Add a handful of crushed ice and pour in 30cc of sugar syrup. Stir gently to combine. (See image:

3. Add the Soda
Slowly pour 90cc of soda water (either a lighter sprite-style or slightly sweeter 7-Up style) into the glass while gently rotating the glass. This helps integrate the soda without losing all the bubbles. (See image:

4. Garnish
Top with a slice of lemon and a single red cherry on the rim or floating on the surface for color and freshness. (See image:

5. Serve
Your sparkling iced coffee is now ready to enjoy — cold, lightly carbonated, and visually striking.

Image Notes

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