Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of a Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte, a vibrant beverage that perfectly marries rich coffee with a homemade cherry syrup. This delicious drink is ideal for warm days or whenever you crave a cool pick-me-up. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it boasts a unique flavor profile that will impress at gatherings or during your cozy afternoon breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherries, pitted (frozen works great)
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee (or preferred coffee substitute)
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk
- 2 tbsp vanilla almond creamer
- 2–3 tbsp homemade cherry simple syrup
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Syrup: In a saucepan, combine cherries, water, and sugar (or monk fruit) over medium heat. Simmer gently while pressing cherries to release their juice. Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the mixture through a strainer into a glass container, discarding solids.
- Assemble the Iced Latte: Fill a glass with ice and add cherry syrup. Froth together vanilla almond milk and creamer (optional). Pour frothed milk over syrup, then add brewed coffee. Stir gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 350ml)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg