Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte
A fruity twist on the classic iced latte, this Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte blends vibrant cherry simple syrup with creamy vanilla almond milk and smooth cold brew. Naturally sweetened and dairy-free, it's the perfect refreshing coffee drink for warm mornings, leisurely brunches, or whenever you're craving something indulgent yet light.
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 cherries, sugar (or monk fruit), and water.
- b. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally and pressing down on the cherries as the mixture heats.
- c. Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup thickens slightly, remove from heat.
- d. Strain into a resealable glass container, discarding the solids. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Iced Latte:
- a. Fill a glass with ice and add 2–3 tablespoons of cherry syrup, adjusting to your sweetness preference.
- b. Froth together the vanilla almond milk and creamer. (If you don’t have a frother, stir or shake until well mixed.)
- c. Pour the frothed milk mixture over the syrup and ice.
- d. Top with cold brew or chilled espresso.
- e. Stir gently to combine and enjoy.
Notes
To enjoy hot, skip the ice and use freshly brewed espresso.
Cherry syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Adjust syrup amount to taste depending on your sweetness preference.