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Beat the D.C. Heat with Eight Creative Takes on Iced Coffee

Iced coffee with lychee or mint basil syrup, anyone?

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During the summer, iced coffee is practically worshipped for its caffeinated, thirst-quenching goodness. But baristas love it for a different reason. The chilled beverage is a versatile canvas that coffee professionals use to let their creativity run wild. You won’t find these unusual flavors in a hot cappuccino, but they’re the perfect addition to a refreshing iced drink. These are a few of the most unique cold coffee beverages on local menus this summer. Get ready to fall in love at first sip.

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Bayou Bakery

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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Dolcezza Gelato at CityCenterDC

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Peregrine Espresso

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Pitango Gelato

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RareSweets

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Sticky Fingers Bakery

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The Coffee Bar

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Bayou Bakery

[Photo: Facebook]

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

[Photo: Facebook]

Dolcezza Gelato at CityCenterDC

[Photo: R. Lopez]

Peregrine Espresso

[Photo: Facebook]

Pitango Gelato

[Photo: Official]

RareSweets

[Photo: Scott Suchman/Official]

Sticky Fingers Bakery

[Photo: Abby C./Yelp]

The Coffee Bar

[Photo: Facebook]

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