Iced Latte ❄️ Cold, Smooth, and Caffeinated With a Cool Edge

The Iced Latte is your warm-weather workhorse — bold espresso cooled down and mellowed out with cold milk over ice.

It’s not fancy, but it hits hard and clean: no syrups unless you want them, no whipped cream hats, just strong coffee, cold milk, and full control over the flavor dial. It’s the ultimate blank canvas, and it stays sharp from the first sip to the last cube.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1–2 shots (1–2 oz) espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• ½–¾ cup milk (any variety — oat, almond, whole, cashew, etc.)
• Ice cubes (enough to fill your glass)
• Optional: 1–2 tsp vanilla syrup, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
• Optional: cinnamon or cocoa dusting for flair

Tools

• Espresso machine or strong coffee method
• Tall glass (12–16 oz)
• Spoon or cocktail shaker

Instructions

Step 1: Brew & Cool the Espresso

1. Brew 1–2 oz of espresso.
2. Let cool slightly, or pour directly over ice if you’re in a hurry.

Step 2: Build the Drink

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour espresso over the ice.
3. Add cold milk, adjusting ratio to taste.
4. Stir gently. Sweeten to taste.

Step 3: Serve Cold & Clean

1. Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa.
2. Serve with a reusable straw or drink straight from the glass.

Flavor Variations

• Vanilla Iced Latte – Add vanilla syrup or extract
• Iced Mocha – Stir in 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
• Cinnamon Maple – Sweeten with maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon
• Iced Dirty Chai – Mix with chilled chai concentrate before the milk

Beer Pairing (Optional)

With the Latte

• Cold Brew Stout — smooth and roasted with matching intensity
• Cream Ale — soft and refreshing, won’t overpower
• White Stout — unexpected, light, and complementary

In the Latte (Beer Twist)

• Use a splash of chilled porter in place of milk for a hybrid float effect
• Blend espresso with beer syrup (made by reducing stout with sugar) for a beer-sweetened iced twist

Final Thoughts

The Iced Latte is all about balance: cold, clean, and quietly powerful. It’s the go-to for days when hot drinks won’t cut it — when you need caffeine that cools you down instead of heating you up.

Simple. Sharp. Iced to perfection. ❄️☕🧊

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