Iced Latte
When the weather heats up, nothing hits the spot like a cold and creamy iced latte. It’s the best way to start a warm summer day or a hot afternoon. This iced latte recipe is made with just espresso and milk and comes together in minutes. And it’s easy enough that anyone can make it! No barista training needed. 🙂
The perfect iced latte…
Does exist and you can make it yourself! It’s probably one of the easiest espresso drinks to master as it doesn’t require any milk steaming (which IMO is the hardest part!). Be sure to use high-quality beans, it makes a big difference!
Like your coffee with a little sugar? Top it off with sweet cream cold foam or add in your favorite coffee syrups for some extra flavor (this lavender latte would be delicious iced). It’s…
☀️ Perfect for Summer: This refreshing iced coffee beats the heat. It’s cool, creamy, and delicious!
⏱️ Quick & Easy: You’ll need just a few basic ingredients and it’s ready in minutes.
🧋 Customizable: Add your favorite flavor syrups to sweeten and easily make vegan with your favorite plant-based milk.
👌 Foolproof: No barista training or milk steaming needed, which makes this one easy!
💰 Budget-Friendly: Ditch the $6 coffee shop drinks and make your favorite latte at home
You’ll also want to try these iced espresso drinks: espresso tonic, shaken iced espresso, and iced Americano.
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need two ingredients to make this iced coffee: espresso, milk of choice, and a sweetener or syrup if desired. Below the recipe card, I have 15 ideas for trendy, delicious iced lattes!
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Technically speaking, a latte is an espresso and milk drink that has a 1:3 ratio. While a hot latte is made with steamed milk and a thin layer of foam, for this iced version, we just use cold milk and don’t worry about the foam layer coming from the milk. If you pour your espresso over the milk (instead of the other way around), you should end up with some crema layer.
- Cooking methods: You can pull your espresso shots any way you like, or even use really strongly brewed coffee or a cold brew concentrate.
- Additions: Add in your favorite syrup sweeteners to add some flavor.
Iced Latte Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Coffee
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Make a creamy iced latte at home in just 5 minutes with 2 ingredients! Plus 15 flavor ideas to customize your drink. Refreshing and simple.
Ingredients
- double shot of espresso
- 6 oz. milk
- flavored syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prep espresso and brew into a small espresso cup. Set aside.
- Pour milk over ice in a glass, adding syrup if using.
- Pour brewed espresso over milk.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed immediately.
- Ingredient notes: Use high-quality espresso beans for best results. Whole milk creates the creamiest foam, but plant-based options like oat or almond milk also work.
- Special tools: Espresso machine, moka pot, or nespresso maker to pull your espresso shots.
- Serve with: An easy breakfast like protein overnight oats, ricotta toast, or mini chocolate chip muffins.
Iced Latte Flavor Ideas
The best part about making a latte at home is how easy it is to customize! Just stir 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite syrup into the milk before adding your espresso. No extra steps, no special equipment. Start with one tablespoon and adjust to taste, since some syrups run sweeter than others.
- Brown sugar cinnamon – Use brown sugar syrup and 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- Pumpkin spice – My pumpkin iced latte walks you through the whole thing!
- Pistachio – Use pistachio syrup for a nutty, slightly sweet latte that’s having a major moment
- Lavender – Use lavender syrup for a floral, lightly sweet latte, or make your own with my lavender simple syrup recipe
- Rose – Use rose syrup for a floral, slightly exotic twist – also easy to make at home
- Maple – Swap in pure maple syrup for a warm, cozy foam that’s perfect for fall
- Salted caramel – Use caramel syrup and finish with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top
- Honey cinnamon – Skip the syrup and use raw honey mixed with a splash of hot water so it has the consistency of a simple syrup
- Toasted marshmallow – Use marshmallow syrup for a s’mores-inspired drink that’s surprisingly good
- Coconut – Use coconut milk and coconut syrup for a tropical twist
- Brown butter – Use brown butter syrup for a toasty, caramel-like depth
- Dirty Matcha – Whisk 1/8 tsp matcha powder into the milk before frothing for an earthy depth
- Strawberry – Use strawberry syrup for a fruity flavor that’s great over iced tea or an iced matcha latte, too
- Vanilla chai – Add 1/8 tsp chai spice blend to your vanilla syrup or use chai syrup for a warmly spiced, aromatic foam
- Protein latte – Whisk a scoop of unflavored collagen into the milk before adding espresso for a surprisingly creamy protein boost
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your coffee with one of these delicious breakfast recipes:
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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