Description
Creamy iced vanilla latte blends rich espresso with smooth vanilla syrup over chilled milk. Cold coffee perfection delivers sweet refreshment for caffeine enthusiasts seeking delightful summer indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) espresso
- 6 oz (180 ml) milk
- 2–4 tbsps (30–60 ml) vanilla coffee syrup
- ice, for filling the glass
Instructions
- Chilling Preparation: Refrigerate a tall glass for a brief 2-3 minutes to create an ideal frosty vessel for your refreshing beverage.
- Ice Foundation: Fill the chilled glass with pristine ice cubes, covering approximately two-thirds of the glass volume to ensure maximum cooling effect.
- Flavor Base: Artfully disperse vanilla coffee syrup directly over the ice, creating an even aromatic foundation for the drink.
- Espresso Infusion: Pour a velvety double shot of blonde espresso smoothly over the ice-syrup mixture, allowing the rich coffee essence to cascade gently.
- Milk Integration: Stream cold whole milk or preferred milk alternative over the espresso, creating a mesmerizing layered visual effect.
- Harmonious Blending: Employ a long-handled spoon to delicately intertwine the ingredients, ensuring a seamless fusion of vanilla, espresso, and milk without disturbing the ice structure.
- Finishing Touch: Optional garnish with a whisper of vanilla powder or an elegant syrup drizzle to elevate both visual presentation and flavor complexity.
- Serving Ritual: Present immediately with a straw, inviting immediate enjoyment of this meticulously crafted cold coffee creation.
Notes
- Chill Glass Strategically: Freezing the glass for 2-3 minutes creates the perfect cold canvas, preventing immediate temperature dilution and maintaining drink quality.
- Ice Placement Matters: Fill two-thirds of the glass with ice to ensure proper chilling without overwhelming the drink’s delicate flavor balance.
- Layer Technique: Pouring ingredients in a specific order (syrup, espresso, milk) creates beautiful visual layers and preserves the unique taste profile of each component.
- Gentle Mixing Required: Use a long-handled spoon to blend ingredients softly, preserving the drink’s temperature and preventing excessive ice melting that could water down the latte’s rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg