Cashew Free Iced Latte
Few drinks hit the way a cold, creamy iced latte does on a warm afternoon — or honestly, any morning that needs a serious upgrade. This version is beautifully simple: espresso, whole milk, ice, and a touch of optional sweetness if you like it that way. The slow pour of espresso over the milk creates that gorgeous layered effect before you stir it all together, which makes it feel a little fancy for something so easy to pull off at home. Café drinks can be a minefield when you're navigating nut-based milks and flavored syrups with mystery ingredients, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with nothing to second-guess. Whole milk gives it that rich, velvety body that makes every sip satisfying, and brewing your own espresso means you're fully in control of what goes into the glass. Whether you pull it with an espresso machine or a stovetop moka pot, the result is a coffeehouse-quality drink made entirely on your terms.
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1 serving
- 2 shots (2 oz) espresso
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1–2 tsp simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop moka pot and let them cool for 1–2 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.
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