Vanilla Latte

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. ...

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. ...