10+ Nespresso Recipes to Make Your Coffee Moments Extra Special

Nespresso recipes are a fun way to mix up your coffee routine at home. Whether you’re in the mood for something hot, cold, simple, or with a splash of flavor, these ideas let you get creative with your Nespresso machine.

You don’t need to be a barista to whip up tasty coffee drinks with just a few ingredients and a Nespresso capsule. I’ll walk you through some easy recipes that fit your mood and your schedule, so you can make your daily coffee break a little more special.

1) Classic Nespresso Espresso Shot

Making a simple espresso shot with your Nespresso machine is quick and satisfying. This classic drink really lets the flavor of your chosen capsule shine.

Warm your cup before brewing for the best taste. Use fresh water and pick your favorite espresso pod.

You’ll get a small, bold shot topped with a creamy layer called crema. Enjoy it on its own or use it as a base for other drinks.

Ingredients:

• 1 Nespresso espresso capsule
• Fresh water

Cooking Instructions:

1. Turn on your Nespresso machine and let it heat up.
2. Warm your cup by rinsing it with hot water (about 130°F/55°C).
3. Insert one espresso capsule.
4. Press the espresso button to brew a 1.35 oz (40 ml) shot.
5. Serve right away.

2) Creamy Iced Coconut Vanilla Mint Coffee

Here’s a cool twist on iced coffee. Coconut water, vanilla syrup, and fresh mint come together for a bright, creamy drink that tastes like summer.

Brew your favorite Nespresso coffee. Use coffee ice cubes if you want to keep things extra strong.

Add coconut water and vanilla syrup for sweetness, then toss in mint leaves. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top if you’re feeling fancy.

Ingredients

• 1 Nespresso coffee capsule
• 6 coffee ice cubes
• 100 ml coconut water
• 15 ml vanilla syrup
• 4 fresh mint leaves
• 5 g coconut flakes

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew one Nespresso coffee capsule.
2. Fill a glass with 6 coffee ice cubes.
3. Pour 100 ml coconut water over the ice.
4. Add 15 ml vanilla syrup.
5. Stir gently.
6. Top with mint leaves and coconut flakes.
7. Drink up!

3) Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Mocha Latte

If you’re craving a dairy-free mocha, this one’s for you. Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk makes this drink rich and chocolatey without being heavy.

Brew a strong espresso shot with your favorite capsule. Pour about 4 ounces (120 ml) of Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk over ice, or heat it if you want a warm drink.

Mix the espresso and almond milk for a mocha that’s hard to resist. Adjust the milk for your perfect creaminess.

Sprinkle cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top if you want to get a little extra.

Ingredients

• 1 Nespresso espresso capsule
• 4 oz (120 ml) Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
• Ice (optional)
• Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew 1 Nespresso espresso capsule.
2. Heat or chill 4 oz (120 ml) of Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk.
3. Pour the almond milk over the espresso.
4. Add ice if you want.
5. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

4) Vertuo Salted Caramel Iced Latte

A salted caramel iced latte feels like a treat, but it’s easy to make with your Vertuo machine. Add ice cubes to a big mug or glass to start.

Pour in some salted caramel syrup for that sweet-and-salty kick. Brew a double espresso and pour it over the ice and syrup.

Stir gently to blend the flavors. Add cold milk or your favorite milk alternative for extra creaminess.

Ingredients

• 4 ice cubes (about 120g)
• Salted caramel syrup (Monin recommended)
• Nespresso double espresso
• Cold milk (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Add ice cubes to a 390ml mug or glass.
2. Pour in salted caramel syrup.
3. Brew a double espresso with your Vertuo.
4. Pour espresso over the ice and syrup.
5. Stir and add cold milk if you like.

5) Iced Nitro Togetherness Blend

This iced nitro blend is lively and fun. It combines Nespresso African Double Espresso with ginger ale, lime, and vanilla for a drink that’s both bright and smooth.

Brew your espresso and chill it first. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the espresso, then top with ginger ale.

Add a splash of vanilla syrup and squeeze in some fresh lime juice. Stir it up and enjoy—sometimes the weirdest combos just work.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml African Double Espresso
• 3 ice cubes (about 90 g or 3.17 fl oz)
• 100 ml ginger ale
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• Juice of half a lime

Cooking Instructions:

1. Brew 40 ml of Nespresso African Double Espresso and chill it.
2. Put 3 ice cubes in a glass.
3. Pour chilled espresso over the ice.
4. Add 100 ml ginger ale.
5. Stir in vanilla syrup.
6. Squeeze in lime juice.
7. Stir and drink.

Check out the Nespresso official iced nitro recipe if you want to see how they do it.

6) Sweet Active Delight Coffee

If you’re after something sweet and cool, try Sweet Active Delight. This drink mixes creamy milk foam, honey, and a touch of lemon zest.

Use a Nespresso Active capsule for the base. The honey keeps it naturally sweet, and the lemon zest brightens everything up.

It’s a light, refreshing pick-me-up—nothing too heavy or fussy.

Ingredients

• 2 ice cubes (60g)
• 15g honey
• 120ml cold milk (1.5%)
• 1 Nespresso Active capsule
• Lemon zest for topping

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew the Nespresso Active capsule over the ice cubes.
2. Add honey and stir to mix.
3. Froth the cold milk until creamy.
4. Pour the milk foam on top.
5. Sprinkle lemon zest to finish.

7) Caramel Oat Milk Iced Nespresso

For a smooth and just-sweet-enough iced coffee, try this caramel oat milk combo. Brew a strong Nespresso coffee.

While the coffee’s hot, stir in caramel syrup so it melts right in. Pour in cold oat milk and mix gently.

Serve over ice cubes for a cool, creamy drink. It’s simple, but it hits the spot.

Ingredients

• 1 Nespresso coffee capsule (strong roast)
• 20 ml caramel syrup
• 80 ml oat milk
• 7 ice cubes (about 30 g each)

Cooking Instructions

1. Brew coffee with your Nespresso machine.
2. Stir caramel syrup into the hot coffee.
3. Add oat milk and mix.
4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the coffee mix over the ice.
6. Stir and enjoy.

More details at Fig Caramel Oat Iced Latte – Nespresso.

8) Aerated Milk Cappuccino

For a classic cappuccino, froth your milk until it’s light and airy. Use an Aeroccino or any milk frother.

Warm the milk to about 150°F (65°C) first. Brew a fresh espresso shot into your cup.

Pour the frothed milk gently over the espresso, keeping a thick layer of foam on top. Use cow’s milk or plant-based—whatever you prefer.

If you like more or less foam, just froth a bit longer or shorter.

Ingredients

• 1 espresso shot
• 100 ml milk (cow’s, oat, or almond)

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat milk to 150°F (65°C).
2. Froth the milk until airy.
3. Brew 1 espresso shot into your cup.
4. Pour frothed milk over the espresso.
5. Enjoy!

9) Nespresso Iced Latte with Vanilla Syrup

Making an iced vanilla latte at home is easier than you’d think. Fill a glass with ice cubes.

Pour in cold milk until it’s about three-quarters full. Add your favorite vanilla syrup for sweetness.

Brew a shot or double shot of espresso right into the glass. Stir to bring it all together.

If you want it extra creamy, use cold-frothed milk. Sometimes the simple things really are the best.

Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• Cold milk
• Vanilla syrup
• Nespresso espresso capsule (single or double shot)

Cooking Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour cold milk to fill 3/4 of the glass.
3. Add vanilla syrup to taste.
4. Brew espresso into the glass.
5. Stir and enjoy!

10) Homemade Nespresso Affogato

Making a homemade Nespresso affogato is honestly pretty easy. Just grab a big scoop of your favorite ice cream and drop it into a glass or cup.

Brew a fresh shot of espresso with your Nespresso machine. Take that hot espresso and pour it slowly over the ice cream.

The espresso melts the ice cream just a bit, and you end up with this creamy, dreamy coffee dessert. If you’re feeling fancy, toss on some whipped cream or maybe add a cookie on the side.

Serve it right away, so you get that awesome mix of hot and cold in every bite. It’s a treat that’s hard to mess up, and honestly, who doesn’t love ice cream and coffee together?

Ingredients

• 1 big scoop of ice cream (vanilla works well)
• 1 shot of Nespresso espresso (25-40 ml)
• Optional: whipped cream
• Optional: cookie for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Scoop some ice cream into a glass or cup.

2. Brew a shot of Nespresso espresso.

3. Gently pour the espresso over the ice cream.

4. Want to get fancy? Add whipped cream or maybe a cookie.

5. Serve right away. Dig in and enjoy.

For more details, check how to make an affogato.