Description
Refreshing Simple Iced Latte brings cool comfort on hot days, blending rich espresso with chilled milk. Coffee enthusiasts will savor this easy, elegant drink that provides instant summer satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Coffee Ingredients:
- 1 capsule espresso coffee
Sweetener:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) brown sugar
Serving Components:
- 1 large splash milk (approximately 60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces)
- ½ glass ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to extract a robust, aromatic espresso or use a cafetière method to create a concentrated brew.
- Immediately dissolve brown sugar into the hot coffee, allowing the sweetness to meld seamlessly with the intense coffee flavor.
- Gently incorporate cold milk into the sweetened coffee, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the beverage.
- Carefully cascade the coffee-milk blend over the ice, watching as the liquid transforms and chills instantly.
- For an indulgent twist, consider drizzling a splash of coffee liqueur, elevating the drink with a sophisticated adult edge.
- Optional garnish: Sprinkle a light dusting of cocoa powder or cinnamon on top for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Brew coffee using a cafetière or espresso machine for the most robust flavor profile.
- Dissolve brown sugar immediately in hot coffee to create a smooth, rich sweetness without any harsh undertones.
- Whole milk works best for a creamy texture, but dairy-free alternatives like oat or almond milk can be delicious substitutes.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the iced latte colder for longer and prevent rapid ice melting.
- Add coffee liqueur like Kahlúa for an indulgent adult version that transforms this simple drink into a sophisticated treat.
- Use large ice cubes instead of small ones to slow down dilution and maintain the drink’s intense coffee flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg