# DIY Mocha Ice Cubes This Caffinated Ice Cube Recipe is the Secret to Perfect Summer Coffee Drinks By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-coffee References: [thegirlsonbloor](http://thegirlsonbloor.com/iced-coffee-recipes-caramel-vanilla-and-mocha/) & [thegirlsonbloor](http://thegirlsonbloor.com/author/taylor-stinsonhotmail-com/) Resident food editor and co-founder of 'The Girls on Bloor' Taylor Stinson reveals three indulgent summer coffee recipes made with mocha ice cubes. The three summer coffee flavors include iced caramel machiatto, iced vanilla latte and a decadent iced mocha. The secret to these caffeinated summer sippers is the mocha ice cubes that provide an extra boost of energizing caffeine. To make these mocha cubes, start by microwaving two tablespoons of chocolate chips combined with one single teaspoon of heavy cream or milk. When this is all melted, add in half a cup of freshly brewed coffee and pour into ice cubes trays. These decadent [coffee-infused ice cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thcinfused-ice-cubes) are the perfect addition to any summer coffee drink. They were created to enhance the three [iced coffee drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-double-espresso) outlined on The Girls on Bloor's blog, but they can also be used in other sweet beverages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Caffeinated Ice Cubes:** Creating caffeinated ice cubes opens up opportunities for innovative coffee drink experiences and customization. - **Summer Coffee Flavors:** Developing unique and indulgent summer coffee flavors can attract coffee enthusiasts and drive customer loyalty. - **Decadent Beverage Enhancements:** Exploring different ways to enhance beverages with decadent ingredients can elevate the overall drinking experience and create a competitive edge. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee:** The coffee industry can leverage caffeinated ice cubes to create new menu options and capture increased consumer interest. - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, companies can incorporate caffeinated ice cubes into various drinks to offer unique and exciting flavor experiences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate caffeinated ice cubes into their beverage offerings to provide guests with innovative and refreshing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filled Chocolate Coffee Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts.md) - [Freezable Coffee Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-and-bottle-super-concentrate.md) - [Functional Iced Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blender-bites.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Cafe-Quality Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-coffee.md) - [Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafepod.md) - [Optimized Iced Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wish-coffee-ice-breaker.md) - [Candy Bar Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-coffee-mocha-latte.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdration-kitchen.md)