Description
This Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte features a delightful blend of sweet cherry syrup, creamy vanilla almond milk, and rich cold brew coffee. It’s easy to make and perfect for those seeking a refreshing drink anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherries, pitted (i use frozen)
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup cold brew (or 2 shots chilled espresso)
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk (i use califia farms)
- 2 tbsp vanilla almond creamer (i use califia farms)
- 2–3 tbsp homemade cherry simple syrup (more or less to taste depending on sweetness preference)
Instructions
- Combine cherries, water, and sugar or monk fruit in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Bring to a slight simmer, mixing lightly and pressing down on the cherries as the sugar dissolves.
- Once the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened, remove from heat.
- Strain the syrup into a resealable glass container, discarding the cherries, and let cool before using.
- Fill your favorite glass with ice, then pour in your desired amount of cherry syrup.
- Froth the milk and creamer together using a milk frother (optional).
- Pour in the frothed milk and creamer, then top with cold brew or chilled espresso.
- Mix everything together to see the beautiful pink color and enjoy!
Notes
You can use fresh or frozen cherries for the syrup.
Feel free to customize the sweetness of the cherry syrup based on your taste preference.
For a non-dairy option, choose your favorite non-dairy milk and creamer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg