Vanilla Latte Recipe (Hot & Iced) — Better Than Starbucks

A vanilla latte is a shot (or two) of espresso combined with steamed milk and vanilla syrup. It’s one of the most popular coffee drinks in the world — and making it at home takes about 5 minutes once you have your vanilla syrup ready. Here’s everything you need: the homemade vanilla syrup recipe, the hot vanilla latte method, the iced vanilla latte method, and the exact Starbucks ratios if you want to replicate it precisely. ...

April 13, 2026 · 6 min · Barista At Home