Iced Vanilla Latte
In short: A coffee-shop style iced latte made at home in five minutes with strong coffee, vanilla syrup and cold milk over ice. It takes about 8 min in total and makes 1 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 165 kcal
An iced latte is just strong coffee, milk and ice, so there is no reason to pay shop prices for one. Make the coffee concentrated enough to stand up to the milk and melting ice, and stir the syrup into it while it is hot so it dissolves fully. Pour the sweetened coffee over ice, then add the milk. Homemade vanilla syrup takes ten minutes and keeps for weeks.
Instructions
- Brew the espresso or very strong coffee. Stir the vanilla syrup into the hot coffee until it is fully mixed, then let it cool for 2 minutes.
- Fill a tall glass (about 350 ml / 12 oz) to the top with ice cubes.
- Pour the sweetened coffee over the ice.
- Pour the cold milk slowly over the top. It will swirl into layers.
- Stir well, taste and add another teaspoon of syrup if you like it sweeter. Drink right away.
Tips
- No espresso machine? Use a moka pot, or dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 60 ml (1/4 cup) of hot water for a strong base.
- Use oat milk for a dairy-free version, and brew the coffee strong, because oat milk is milder than dairy milk.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between an iced latte and iced coffee?
An iced latte is mostly milk with a shot or two of espresso. Iced coffee is mostly coffee with a splash of milk. The latte is creamier and milder.
Can I use cold brew instead of espresso?
Yes. Use 80 ml (1/3 cup) of cold brew concentrate. Syrup dissolves easily in cold drinks, so you can stir it straight into the glass.
How do I keep an iced latte from getting watery?
Use strong coffee and freeze leftover coffee in an ice cube tray, then use coffee cubes instead of ice made from water.
How long does it take to make Iced Vanilla Latte?
About 8 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 3 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Iced Vanilla Latte?
About 165 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 165 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
