Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte Recipe
A refreshing Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte combining rich cold brew espresso with creamy vanilla almond milk and a homemade cherry simple syrup for a perfectly balanced sweet and fruity iced coffee experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cherry Simple Syrup
- 2 cups cherries, pitted (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener
- ½ cup water
Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte
- ½ cup cold brew coffee or 2 shots chilled espresso
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk (e.g. Califia Farms)
- 2 tbsp vanilla almond creamer (e.g. Califia Farms)
- 2–3 tbsp homemade cherry simple syrup (adjust based on sweetness preference)
Instructions
- Make Cherry Simple Syrup: Combine the pitted cherries, water, and sugar or monk fruit sweetener in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and gently press the cherries with a spoon to release their juices.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue stirring as the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup thickens slightly, usually about 10-15 minutes.
- Strain Syrup: Remove the pot from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a resealable glass container. Discard the solids. Allow the syrup to cool completely before refrigerating or using in the drink.
- Prepare Latte: In a glass filled with ice, pour in ½ cup cold brew or chilled espresso shots.
- Add Milk and Creamer: Stir in ½ cup vanilla almond milk and 2 tablespoons vanilla almond creamer until well combined.
- Sweeten: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the homemade cherry simple syrup, adjusting to taste based on preferred sweetness.
- Mix and Serve: Stir all the ingredients well until fully mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries when fresh cherries are out of season for convenience and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cherry simple syrup to control the sweetness of the latte.
- For a vegan or dairy-free version, ensure the creamer and almond milk are plant-based.
- Store leftover cherry simple syrup in the fridge for up to one week.
- Cold brew coffee can be substituted with chilled espresso shots depending on preference.
- Monk fruit sweetener is a great low-calorie alternative to sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte, iced coffee, cherry syrup, cold brew, vanilla almond milk, homemade simple syrup, refreshing drink
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