Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte: Your New Favorite Summer Sip

This Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte blends rich espresso with fresh cherries and vanilla almond milk, offering a refreshing summer drink.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 1 glass

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cherry Simple Syrup

2 cups Cherries, pitted Use frozen cherries when fresh are not available.
½ cup Sugar or Monk Fruit Sweetener Monk fruit sweetener is a low-calorie alternative.
½ cup Water No substitutions necessary.

For the Latte

½ cup Cold Brew Coffee or Espresso Use a strong brew to prevent dilution from ice.
½ cup Vanilla Almond Milk Any plant-based milk (e.g., oat, soy) can be used.
2 tablespoons Vanilla Almond Creamer Any dairy-free creamer is acceptable.
2-3 tablespoons Cherry Simple Syrup Adjust to taste; homemade for the best flavor.

Equipment

saucepan
Fine sieve
Tall Glass
milk frother

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine 2 cups of pitted cherries, ½ cup of sugar or monk fruit sweetener, and ½ cup of water in a saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, pressing cherries to release juices. Strain and cool.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in 2-3 tablespoons of cooled cherry simple syrup.
Froth ½ cup of vanilla almond milk and 2 tablespoons of vanilla almond creamer for about 1-2 minutes.
Pour the frothed milk over the ice and cherry syrup, then add ½ cup of cold brew coffee or espresso.
Stir gently to combine without losing the layered appearance. Adjust sweetness with more cherry syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill your cherry syrup and espresso before mixing for the best texture. Strain syrup carefully to avoid bits in the drink. Adjust sweetness according to taste.

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