Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe
This easy Iced Vanilla Latte is a cool, creamy, coffeehouse-style drink you can make at home in 5 minutes or less with brewed espresso or strong coffee, milk, ice, and vanilla syrup.
It's refreshing, simple, and perfect for warm mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or anytime you're craving a sweet iced coffee without leaving home.
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Why I Love This Iced Vanilla Latte
There are so many reasons to love a homemade iced vanilla latte. It's quick, budget-friendly, and easy to customize with the milk and coffee you already enjoy.
It's:
- Ready in 5 minutes or less
- Made with simple ingredients
- Easy to sweeten to taste
- Delicious with espresso or strong brewed coffee
- Perfect for warm days
If you have 5 minutes, you can make this simple Iced Vanilla Latte at home with no special equipment or even ingredients. You may also enjoy this Caramel Vanilla Iced Tea Latte this summer too.
What Is an Iced Vanilla Latte?
An iced vanilla latte is a chilled espresso drink made with ice, espresso or strong coffee, milk, and vanilla syrup. It's creamy, lightly sweet, and easy to make at home without special equipment.
If you have an espresso machine, use your favorite espresso roast. If not, strongly brewed coffee or cold brew works too.
Ingredients You'll Need
The exact measurements are in the recipe card below, but here's what you'll need:
- Espresso or strong coffee: Use brewed espresso, strong coffee, or cold brew.
- Milk: Any milk you love works, including dairy milk, half-and-half, oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite creamer.
- Vanilla syrup: Homemade or store-bought vanilla syrup both work beautifully.
- Ice: Plenty of ice keeps the latte cold and refreshing.
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Store-bought vanilla syrup is easy and convenient, but homemade vanilla syrup is simple to make and keeps well in the refrigerator.
To make vanilla syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan with a split vanilla bean, if using. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla extract, cool, and store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can still make a delicious syrup with vanilla extract only
How to Make an Iced Vanilla Latte
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add brewed espresso or strong coffee.
- Stir together milk and vanilla syrup, then pour over the coffee.
- Stir, sip, and enjoy.
Tips for the Best Iced Vanilla Latte
- Use strongly brewed coffee if you don't have espresso, so the flavor doesn't get diluted by the ice and milk.
- Chill brewed coffee before adding it to the glass for the coldest latte.
- Start with less vanilla syrup and add more to taste.
- Use your favorite milk or creamer to make it as light or creamy as you like.
- Make vanilla syrup ahead and keep it refrigerated for quick lattes all week.
Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe
Ingredients
Vanilla Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean split in half (optional but delicious!)
Vanilla Latte
- 1 cup strongly brewed espresso or coffee
- ¾ cup milk or cream
- 3 - 4 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
For the Vanilla Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together water, sugar, and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool and then remove the vanilla bean. Pour into a glass jar or bottle and refrigerate.
For the Vanilla Latte
- Fill two glasses with ice. Brew and pour espresso over the ice cubes.
- Mix the milk and vanilla syrup together and pour over the ice and espresso. Top with whipping create for a delicious treat. Enjoy!
Notes
- Coffee: Use brewed espresso for the strongest coffeehouse flavor, or substitute strong brewed coffee or cold brew. Chill it before using for the coldest latte.
- Milk: Any milk works in this recipe, including dairy milk, half-and-half, oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite creamer.
- Vanilla Syrup: Start with less vanilla syrup and add more to taste. Homemade or store-bought vanilla syrup both work well. For a creamier latte, use whole milk, half-and-half, or a splash of cream.
- Topping: Whipped cream is optional but makes it feel extra special.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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My new favorite summer time coffee!