This Iced Vanilla Latte is the perfect refreshing coffee drink for coffee lovers! Simple espresso, easy syrup to sweeten, and foamed milk over ice! Easy to make dairy-free and sugar-free!
If you know me you know I never turn down a latte – especially an iced latte! These warm summer days call for all the yummy iced drinks and this iced vanilla latte is totally my jam. Trust me, save yourself the cost of a coffee shop drink and try this Iced Vanilla Latte at home! You won’t be sorry you did!!
And if you’re dairy-free or eating low carb, or if you need a decaf option, this Iced Vanilla Latte can be made to suit almost any diet. If you want the full coffee shop experience, make it with the homemade simple syrup and whole milk. If you’re dairy-free, feel free to substitute the milk for your favourite dairy-free barista blend. If you’re low-carb, keto or sugar free, skip the syrup, use unsweetened almond milk, and sweeten your latte with a few drops of your favourite vanilla-flavoured stevia or other low-calorie sweetener!
Ingredients for Iced Vanilla Latte
- water
- granulated sugar
- vanilla bean and/or good quality vanilla extract
- espresso (or espresso powder and hot water)
- milk
- ice
How to Make an Iced Vanilla Latte
Time needed: 20 minutes
- Start with the simple syrup.
You can prepare the simple syrup up to a week ahead of time and use it as needed. Add to your tastes. If you’d prefer to skip this step, feel free to sweeten with honey, maple syrup or a few drops of stevia for a sugar-free drink!
- Brew the espresso.
Use an espresso machine if you have one, or use a french press, or even instant espresso powder in a pinch.
- Froth the milk with vanilla.
Use a milk frother if you have one (on the cold setting for an iced latte and the hot setting for a warm latte), use a hand held frother, or just shake the milk really well in a mason jar. Cold, whole milk froths really nicely when shaken by hand. Don’t forget to add extra vanilla to the milk before frothing!
- Don’t forget the ice.
Pour everything over ice, and enjoy! Or for a hot latte, skip this step!
LOOKING FOR MORE DELICIOUS SUMMER DESSERT IDEAS?
GET MY SUMMER DESSERTS E-COOKBOOK!
What’s the difference between iced coffee and an iced latte?
Iced coffee is a cold coffee drink made with traditionally brewed coffee made with hot water, then poured over ice with milk (or however you take your coffee). An Iced latte is one or two shots of espresso poured over ice with cold foamed milk.
What kitchen equipment do I need to make an iced latte?
An espresso machine is a helpful tool for making espresso at home, but using instant espresso powder works just fine in a pinch. A french press is helpful but not completely necessary, and you can use a mason jar to foam the milk.
Can I make a decaffeinated iced latte?
Yes! Simply prepare the espresso with decaf espresso.
Looking for more delicious drinks to make at home? You’ll LOVE this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew recipe, this Iced Caramel Latte, or this Chai Latte recipe!
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite homemade coffee shop-style drink? I’d love to know!
LOOKING FOR MORE DELICIOUS SUMMER DESSERT IDEAS?
GET MY SUMMER DESSERTS E-COOKBOOK!
Looking for more delicious drinks? You’ll LOVE these:
- Healthy 3-Ingredient Lemonade
- Homemade Caramel Frappuccino
- Watermelon Green Tea Refresher
- Healthy Strawberry Lemonade
- Healthy Cucumber Lemonade
- Healthy Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
- Healthy Homemade Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
- Healthy Homemade Iced Tea
- Homemade Dirty Chai Latte
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte
If you made this, share a photo!
Are you trying this recipe? Use the comment form below to share your take; now with support for image uploads and comment voting!
Iced Vanilla Latte
Recipe: Equipment
- French Press or Espresso Machine
- Mason Jar
- Electric or hand-held milk frother
Recipe: Ingredients
For the simple syrup (makes 1/2 cup syrup, enough for 4 lattes):
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use 1-2 vanilla beans, sliced lengthwise)
For the espresso:
- 60 millilitres hot water (approximately 2 oz)
- 10 grams instant espresso powder (OR one shot of espresso made in an espresso machine)
For the foamed milk:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For serving:
- 4 tablespoons simple syrup (recipe above) (substitute Maple Syrup or a few drops of Stevia, if desired)
- ice cubes
Recipe: Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Add the water, sugar, and vanilla extract to a pot over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar dissolves. If using vanilla beans, let them cook in the pot and remove & discard them once the sugar has dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit and cool to room temperature, and add the syrup to an airtight jar or bottle. Store in the fridge.
For the espresso:
- Dissolve the instant espresso powder in the hot water.
- Alternatively, make your own espresso if you have an espresso machine, or use a french press to make espresso with ground espresso beans without a machine.
For the foamed milk:
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a mason jar and shake very well to froth. Froth with a hand-held milk frother.
- If you'd like a warm latte, heat the milk in a pot and froth with a hand-held frother.
- Alternatively, froth the cold milk in an electric milk frother (if you have one) on the cold setting (or the hot setting if you'd like a warm latte), or simply shake the mason jar very well until everything is combined and a small layer of foam appears on the top of the milk.
To serve:
- Pour the espresso (over ice, if desired) into each glass or mug.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup into each glass or mug.
- Pour 1 1/2 cup of the milk over the espresso and ice into each mug or glass.
Recipe: Notes
Recipe: Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.