Description
The Vanilla Raspberry Iced Latte is a delightful chilled beverage that combines creamy vanilla, tart raspberry puree, and chilled coffee or espresso, creating a refreshing and visually appealing drink perfect for warm afternoons or year-round enjoyment. Easy to customize with dairy or plant-based milk and sweeteners, this latte offers a homemade café-quality experience with fewer calories and vibrant fruity flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Latte
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons raspberry puree (see recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract plus sweetener to taste
- Ice cubes
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh raspberries, crushed freeze-dried raspberries
For the Raspberry Puree
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Puree: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar or maple syrup, lemon juice, and optionally water to thin. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the berries break down into a sauce. Blend the mixture until smooth and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired. Chill the puree before use.
- Brew and Chill Your Coffee: Brew 2 shots of espresso or ½ cup strong coffee using a French press, espresso machine, or stovetop moka pot. Allow the coffee to cool completely before assembling the drink.
- Assemble the Drink: In a tall glass, add 2 tablespoons of raspberry puree and 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup. Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Pour the Milk: Add ½ cup of your milk of choice over the ice and give the mixture a gentle stir to blend the flavors.
- Add the Coffee: Slowly pour the chilled coffee over the milk and ice to create a layered visual effect.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally top your latte with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vanilla Raspberry Iced Latte.
Notes
- Use chilled vanilla chai tea concentrate or steeped chai tea bags in place of coffee for a chai variation.
- Add extra cinnamon or cardamom for a warm spice note.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup instead of vanilla syrup for a natural sweetener option.
- Ensure coffee is fully chilled before adding to prevent melting the ice and diluting the drink.
- Strain raspberry puree to avoid unpleasant seeds in the latte.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to maintain balanced flavors without overpowering vanilla or raspberry notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Vanilla Raspberry Iced Latte, iced coffee, raspberry puree, vanilla syrup, refreshing drink, summer latte, homemade iced latte
