Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte
This Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte offers a refreshing, fruity twist on your usual cold brew. Made with a vibrant homemade cherry syrup, creamy vanilla almond milk, and smooth cold brew or espresso, it's the perfect balance of sweet and bold—ideal for warm mornings, brunches, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
For the Cherry Simple Syrup:
- 2 cups cherries pitted (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener
- ½ cup water
For the Latte:
- ½ cup cold brew coffee or 2 shots chilled espresso
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk such as Califia Farms
- 2 tablespoons vanilla almond creamer such as Califia Farms
- 2 –3 tablespoons cherry simple syrup adjust to taste
- Ice
Instructions
Make the Cherry Simple Syrup
- a. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar or monk fruit sweetener, and water.
- b. Simmer, stirring occasionally and gently pressing down on the cherries as they soften.
- c. Once the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup thickens slightly, remove from heat.
- d. Strain the syrup into a resealable glass container, discarding the solids.
- e. Let it cool completely before using.
Make the Iced Latte
- a. Fill a glass with ice and add 2–3 tablespoons of cherry syrup, or adjust to your preferred sweetness.
- b. Froth together the vanilla almond milk and creamer. If you don’t have a frother, shake or whisk until well mixed.
- c. Pour the frothed milk over the syrup and ice.
- d. Top with cold brew coffee or chilled espresso.
- e. Stir gently to combine and enjoy.
Notes
To make a hot version, skip the ice and use freshly brewed espresso.
Adjust cherry syrup to taste for a sweeter or more subtle flavor.
Store extra cherry syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.