A simple iced vanilla hazelnut latte – sweet and nutty espresso-based iced coffee drink to make at home.
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A latte is an espresso-based coffee drink.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee, which can be served on its own (called a shot of espresso!) or used as the base for some of your favorite coffee drinks like a cappuccino and what we’re making here, a latte.
You might’ve guessed that espresso is made with an espresso machine. Don’t have one at home? Not to worry, I list some alternatives to brewing espresso like coffee. You can also just use really strong coffee.
It’s simple to make this delicious iced latte drink.
Iced Vanilla Hazelnut Latte Ingredients
- ¼ cup (2 shots) espresso (I used Cafe Du Monde)
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup
- 1 tsp hazelnut syrup
- 1 cup milk
Tips for Making Iced Vanilla Hazelnut Latte
Espresso
I used Cafe du Monde Coffee and Chicory.
Use your espresso machine to pull two shots of espresso. But if you don’t have an espresso machine at home, you can still make this latte.
Check out our guide to making espresso without an espresso machine. I used a moka pot, which is easy and fast to brew espresso-like coffee. The coffee is concentrated, almost like espresso.
Vanilla Syrup
I used Monin Vanilla Syrup.
If you don’t have vanilla syrup at home, you can make a simple vanilla syrup easily. All you need is white sugar, water and vanilla extract. Here’s what to do:
- Measure equal amounts of sugar and water and place in a saucepan.
- Heat on medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Turn off heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Wait for the syrup to cool completely then pour into a mason jar.
- Use and store in the refrigerator.
You can do this with different flavors. For example, steep cinnamon sticks for cinnamon syrup, mint leaves for mint syrup or replace white sugar with brown sugar for brown sugar syrup.
Hazelnut Syrup
I used Monin Hazelnut Syrup.
Like the vanilla syrup, you can attempt to make this at home by steeping crushed hazelnuts in the sugar and water.
Milk
I used oat milk for a dairy free iced latte.
Use your preferred milk or plant based milk alternative.
Ice
While I used regular water based ice cubes, consider using coffee ice cubes.
This is the way to avoid ever having watered down iced latte. When the coffee cubes melt, you just get more coffee.
To make this, add coffee (this can be leftover from a pot you had in the morning) into ice cube trays. You can also add syrups like the vanilla or hazelnut to flavor the cubes and for extra flavor when they melt in your iced latte.
How to Make Iced Vanilla Hazelnut Latte
- Brew espresso. I used a moka pot. Set aside to cool completely. (If making a warm version, you can use it immediately.)
- Mix vanilla syrup and hazelnut syrup with espresso.
- Add ice.
- Pour milk.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream.
In pictures…
Step 1
Brew espresso. I used a moka pot. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
Add vanilla syrup and hazelnut syrup. I added it to a mason jar, closed the lid and shook it to mix.
Step 3
Add ice and milk.
Step 4
Top with whipped cream (optional.)
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Iced Vanilla Hazelnut Latte Recipe
Iced Vanilla Hazelnut Latte
A simple iced vanilla hazelnut latte - sweet and nutty espresso-based iced coffee drink to make at home.
Materials
- ¼ cup (2 shots) espresso (I used Cafe Du Monde)
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup
- 1 tsp hazelnut syrup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
1. Brew espresso. I used a moka pot. Set aside to cool completely. (If making a warm version, you can use it immediately.)
2. Mix vanilla syrup and hazelnut syrup with espresso.
3. Add ice.
4. Pour milk.
5. Optional: Top with whipped cream.
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