Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of a Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte, where vibrant cherry simple syrup meets creamy vanilla almond milk and smooth cold brew coffee. This delightful drink is perfect for summer mornings or brunch gatherings, offering a fruity twist that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping things light and cool. With its easy preparation and customizable sweetness, this latte is not just a beverage; it’s a moment of indulgence you can enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup cold brew coffee (or 2 shots chilled espresso)
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla almond creamer
- 2–3 tablespoons cherry simple syrup (to taste)
- Ice
Instructions
- To make the cherry simple syrup, combine cherries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. Strain into a container and cool.
- Fill a glass with ice and add cherry syrup to your taste.
- Froth the almond milk and creamer together until airy (or mix well with a whisk).
- Pour frothed milk over the syrup and ice, then top with cold brew coffee.
- Stir gently to combine and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 16 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg