If you’re the kind of person who likes fruity beverages combined with a nice boost of iced coffee, then you’ll absolutely be interested in our refreshing drink for today.
Mostly made in the summer or during warm days, this special Iced Strawberry Latte recipe is a distinctive way to start your day. This drink doesn’t just help you stay cool, the strawberry flavor can also stimulate your creativity.
Plus, the homemade strawberry syrup is made with real strawberries which makes this iced coffee recipe even better!
If you’re on the hunt for a tasty but low-calorie iced latte, then give our Iced Strawberry Latte recipe a shot because the sweet flavor and the lovely strawberry milk texture will surely win you over.
But first, let’s discuss what it is.
What is an Iced Strawberry Latte?
It’s a coffee-based drink that includes strawberry sauce, milk, strong espresso coffee, whipped cream, and ice cubes for a cool finish.
It will not only help boost your energy levels, but it can also cool you down on a hot day. You may customize this drink depending on your preference, which gives you a lot of freedom to experiment, too.
And the best part?
It contains very simple ingredients that you may already have at home! You can do it in just a couple of minutes and you’ll enjoy sipping on your drink in no time.
How Does It Taste?
Without a doubt, strawberry is one of the yummiest flavors out there. It’s the ideal way to take pleasure in the onset of spring.
If you love the vibrant flavor of strawberries and are a fan of strong coffee, then you’ll enjoy this delicious recipe.
Even though you might be used to frequently sipping on a morning latte alone, adding strawberries to it gives it a unique and special experience that we surely recommend trying.
Health-wise, this Strawberry Latte is considerably better for you than the sugary drinks you’ll find at a coffee shop because of its low calorie and sugar content.
Yup, our Iced Strawberry Latte recipe is a tasty, healthy, and refreshing drink!
The Ingredients for Iced Strawberry Latte
Espresso Shots. Depending on how big of a caffeine lover you are, you may use one shot or a double shot of freshly brewed espresso. You can use your espresso machine, Moka pot, or any strong brewed coffee.
Chunks of Strawberry. We highly advise using fresh strawberries, but frozen strawberries are also okay. You will use these chunks to make a strawberry sauce that will give its flavor. When chopped, you can also use these chunks to mix with the drink itself.
Water & Ice Cubes. As always, we recommend always using filtered water on iced cubes.
Choice of Milk. You may use your preferred milk here. Some options you can try are almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and whole milk. Any kind of milk is acceptable to use.
Sweetener (0ptional). This totally depends on you. You can use regular sugar, coffee syrup, maple syrup, and even allulose to create a sugar-free drink.
Whipped Cream (optional). You can also top your drink with whipped cream if you like to make a refreshing cold foam.
How To Make Iced Strawberry Latte?
Create the Strawberry Syrup
Combine the strawberries, water, and sweeteners in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat and stir accordingly. Let it boil for about 10 minutes.
Bring down the heat to medium-low and let the syrup rest for about 5 minutes. After that, you may now remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool down.
Strain the strawberries out, then transfer the mixture to a sealed container
Create the Iced Strawberry Latte
Pull a shot (or two shots) of espresso or make a half cup of strong brewed coffee. Let the coffee cool down while you work on the next step.
Fill your tall glass with ice and then add a tablespoon of your very own strawberry syrup.
Add the cold milk on top of the syrup.
Then, fill the glass with the espresso of strong brewed coffee for the final step.
Optional: You can top it with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
And that’s it! Enjoy the lovely colored layers before making your first sip. You may take a photo of it, too!
<strong>Can I use ready-made strawberry sauce?</strong>
Yes, you can. However, we still recommend using fresh strawberries because it works well with the strong coffee flavor. It’s easy to make at home anyway.
<strong>What’s the best milk to use?</strong>
You can use any kind of milk you like such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and whole milk. You can also try using plant-based milk.
<strong>Can I make the strawberry syrup in advance?</strong>
Yes, the strawberry syrup can be made, cooled, and kept in the fridge for up to two weeks in a sealed container.
Hi, I'm Sasha Pavlovich and welcome to my blog about coffee! As an experienced barista, I have a deep passion for coffee. I love to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with everyone, and I never get tired of talking about it. Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, I'm sure you'll find something on my site that will make you appreciate the wonderful world of coffee even more.
