Description
Indulge in the delightful Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte, a stunning blend of fruity sweetness and smooth coffee that brings joy to any summer morning or brunch gathering. This refreshing drink features homemade cherry simple syrup, creamy vanilla almond milk, and your choice of cold brew coffee or chilled espresso. With its vibrant taste and beautiful blush hue, this unique iced latte is more than just a beverage—it’s a treat for your senses. Perfect for customizing to your sweetness preference, this dairy-free option ensures everyone can enjoy a delicious indulgence at home.
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
- Ice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar (or monk fruit), and water. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Strain the syrup into a glass container, discarding solids, and let it cool completely.
- In a glass filled with ice, pour in desired cherry syrup.
- Froth together almond milk and creamer; pour over the ice and cherry syrup.
- Top with cold brew coffee or chilled espresso, stir gently, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering/Frothing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg