Iced Latte Two Ways
One shot of espresso meets cold milk for a silky iced latte, plus a hot version for sipping alongside. No machine needed — use strong brewed coffee and steam or froth with whatever you have.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 2 shots (or 3 oz) strong brewed espresso or double-strength coffee, cooled slightly
- 8 oz whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ tbsp granulated sugar or honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 4 oz whole milk for steaming or frothing
Instructions
- 1
Brew 2 shots of espresso or 3 oz strong coffee; let cool 1 minute.
- 2
For iced: pour cooled espresso into a glass with ice, add 8 oz cold milk and 0.5 tbsp sugar, stir until sugar dissolves.
- 3
For hot: heat remaining 4 oz milk until steaming (or shake in a jar for 10 seconds to froth), pour into a mug with espresso.
- 4
Top hot latte with foam; serve both cups immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or stovetop moka pot (or strong brewed coffee method)
- two glasses or mugs
- spoon for stirring
- small milk pitcher or jar with lid (for frothing)
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