Description
Starbucks’ Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte offers a smooth, refreshing coffee experience with premium blonde espresso and silky vanilla syrup. Cool and elegant, this drink brings Italian-inspired café charm directly to your day, inviting pure coffee pleasure with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (180 milliliters) milk
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) espresso
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 milliliters) vanilla coffee syrup
Serving Component:
- Ice, for filling the glass
Instructions
- Chill a tall glass by placing it in the freezer for 2-3 minutes to create optimal serving temperature.
- Generously fill the glass with fresh, clean ice cubes, covering approximately two-thirds of the glass volume.
- Drizzle vanilla coffee syrup directly over the ice, ensuring even distribution across the glass surface.
- Extract a rich, freshly brewed double shot of espresso (approximately 2 fluid ounces or 60 milliliters) and gently cascade it over the ice-filled syrup.
- Select cold, whole milk or your preferred milk alternative and carefully pour it over the espresso, allowing a gentle stream to create a layered aesthetic.
- Using a long-handled spoon, delicately mix the ingredients, ensuring the vanilla syrup, espresso, and milk blend seamlessly without disrupting the ice structure.
- Optional: Garnish with a light dusting of vanilla powder or a small drizzle of additional vanilla syrup on top for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately with a straw, enjoying the crisp, refreshing layers of your expertly crafted iced blonde vanilla latte.
Notes
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the latte extra cold and prevent immediate ice melting.
- Homemade vanilla syrup works wonderfully and allows control over sweetness intensity.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives like oat or almond for unique flavor profiles.
- Blonde espresso offers a smoother, lighter taste compared to traditional darker roasts.
- Top with a light sprinkle of vanilla powder or cinnamon for an elegant finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg