Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe (Easy, Better Than Coffee Shop)
An iced vanilla latte is 2 espresso shots poured over ice with vanilla syrup and cold milk. It’s the most popular flavored iced latte, and for good reason — vanilla complements espresso without overwhelming it, making a balanced, lightly sweet drink that works with any milk. Here’s the exact recipe, a quick homemade vanilla syrup, and the Starbucks Vanilla Latte copycat breakdown. Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe Ingredients (1 serving) 2 shots espresso (2 oz / 60ml) 6–8 oz cold whole milk, oat milk, or milk of choice 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (about 30ml / 4 pumps Starbucks-style) 1 cup ice cubes Method Pull your espresso. Brew a double shot into a small cup. Let it sit 1–2 minutes to cool, or refrigerate ahead of time. Don’t pour hot espresso directly onto ice — it melts the ice too quickly and dilutes your drink. ...