Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte (Printer-Friendly Version)
A vibrant iced latte blending cherry syrup, vanilla almond milk, and rich coffee for a refreshing treat.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cherry Simple Syrup
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300 g cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
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100 g sugar or monk fruit sweetener
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120 ml water
→ Latte
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120 ml cold brew coffee or 2 shots chilled espresso
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120 ml vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)
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30 ml vanilla almond creamer
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30-45 ml cherry simple syrup (to taste)
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Ice cubes
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine pitted cherries, sugar or sweetener, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, mashing cherries occasionally and stirring to prevent sticking. Remove from heat once syrup thickens and sugar dissolves. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding solids. Cool completely before use; refrigerate up to 1 week.
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Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour 2–3 tablespoons of cooled cherry syrup over the ice. Froth vanilla almond milk and creamer until creamy using a frother or whisk. Slowly pour frothed milk over the syrup and ice. Top with cold brew coffee or espresso. Stir gently to combine before serving immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Use frozen cherries when fresh are unavailable. Ensure syrup and coffee are chilled to prevent ice melting and overdilution.
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Adjust cherry syrup quantity to control sweetness and flavor intensity.
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Frothing the almond milk and creamer enhances texture and balances the coffee’s boldness.