Lily Anna Iced Coffee: A Refreshing Dessert Drink

Need a coffee that feels like dessert but won’t weigh you down after a big meal? Lily Anna iced coffee is a chilled, sweet, and visually striking drink designed to refresh your palate. It’s not just another iced coffee—it’s a layered, minty, creamy treat that cools you down and satisfies your sweet tooth in one go.

The easiest way to make a Lily Anna iced coffee is to layer crushed ice, sweetened iced coffee, green mint liqueur, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and colorful rice. It takes under 5 minutes and uses just 6 ingredients—including ½ oz of Green Crème de Menthe for that signature flavor.

What Is Lily Anna Iced Coffee?

Lily Anna iced coffee—also called “Jade Iced Coffee” or “Emerald Cold Coffee”—is a cold, sweet coffee beverage served over crushed ice. It combines iced coffee, green mint liqueur, fresh whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and colorful sprinkles. The drink turns a beautiful jade-green color when mixed and is known for both its looks and its refreshing taste.

Why Make It After a Meal?

This coffee is intentionally sweet, creamy, and lightly alcoholic. The combination of mint liqueur, chocolate, and cream makes it feel like a dessert drink. Its chilled temperature and bold flavors help cleanse the palate after a meal, especially one heavy in spice or richness. It’s not a traditional espresso drink—it’s a sweet, cold coffee cocktail meant for relaxation.

What You’ll Need

• Crushed ice (fill cup 80% full)
• 1 cup of sweetened iced coffee
• ½ oz Green Crème de Menthe (green mint liqueur)
• Fresh whipped cream (to taste)
• Chocolate syrup (to taste)
• A small pinch of colorful sprinkles

How to Make Lily Anna Iced Coffee

Start with a tall glass. Fill it about 80% full with crushed ice. Next, pour in your already sweetened iced coffee along with ½ oz of Green Crème de Menthe. Stir gently if desired—the mixture will turn a vivid green color reminiscent of jade.

Then, use a spoon to gently layer fresh whipped cream on top by rotating the spoon along the inside of the glass. This creates a smooth, floating cream top.

Finish by drizzling chocolate syrup over the whipped cream and sprinkling a few colorful sprinkles on top. For an alternative method, you can also add the mint liqueur directly onto the whipped cream after pouring the coffee.

Taste & Presentation

The drink is sweet, cool, and creamy with a strong mint note from the liqueur. When the coffee, mint liqueur, and cream mix, the liquid turns a bright emerald or jade green—earning it the nickname “Jade Iced Coffee.” The colorful sprinkles add a playful visual touch. It’s designed to be both a treat for the eyes and the taste buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Crème de Menthe, and can I substitute it?

Green Crème de Menthe is a sweet, bright green mint-flavored liqueur commonly used in cocktails. It provides the signature minty flavor and color in Lily Anna iced coffee. There is no direct substitute that will give the same flavor and visual effect, though white crème de menthe is similar but less colorful.

Do I have to use crushed ice?

Yes, crushed ice is essential. It chills the drink quickly and fills the glass without diluting it too fast. Using regular ice cubes can result in slower cooling and more dilution as they melt.

Can I make this drink without alcohol?

You can skip the Green Crème de Menthe, but the unique minty flavor and part of the color will be missing. The drink will still be sweet and creamy but will lack the herbal mint note that defines Lily Anna coffee.

Is this drink strongly alcoholic?

No. Only ½ oz of liqueur is used, which is a small amount relative to the volume of coffee and ice. It’s enough to add flavor but not to make the drink intoxicating.

What does ‘’ mean, and is it necessary?

translates to “colorful rice” or sprinkles—tiny colorful candy pearls or sprinkles used for decoration. They’re not essential, but they add a festive visual element. You can skip them or use chocolate shavings or colored sugar instead.

Can I use any iced coffee for this recipe?

Yes, but using a well-brewed, slightly sweetened iced coffee will give the best balance. A sweetened FrontStreet Classic Blend iced coffee works nicely if you want a balanced base with chocolate and nut notes.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Iced Coffee

For Lily Anna iced coffee, try FrontStreet’s Classic Blend for a balanced, sweet, and chocolatey base—ideal when slightly sweetened and chilled. The Ethiopia Humbera single origin adds bright berry and floral notes, while the Yirgacheffe offers citrus and jasmine brightness that plays well with mint. All three roast profiles shine in iced applications. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.