Iced Strawberry Latte
Served over ice, this strawberry latte offers stunning layers of espresso, milk, and homemade strawberry syrup. The strawberries are the perfect complement to bold espresso and velvety milk!
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Stovetop
- Espresso machine or coffee maker
- Tall glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup quartered strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
Strawberry Latte
- 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong coffee
- 8 ounces milk any kind
- 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Syrup
- Combine the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring regularly. Let the mixture boil for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the syrup simmer for 5 more minutes. Then remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
- Strain out the strawberries and transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
Make the Strawberry Latte
- Pull two shots of espresso or make ½ cup of strong brewed coffee. Let the coffee cool while you work on the next step.
- Fill your latte glass with ice and then add a tablespoon of your strawberry syrup.
- Pour cold milk on top of the syrup and add the espresso or strong coffee last. Top with a few fresh strawberries if you’d like. Take a moment to admire the beautiful colored layers before you stir your iced strawberry latte!
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal