Why This Matters Right Now

Most iced lattes are predictable, right? Black coffee, nice foam. But strawberries — they’re more than dessert anymore. They smell like summer and sharp, sweet tang. It’s kind of weird how a simple berry can flip your day around, even when it’s cold outside. I made this because I was craving something familiar but not boring. Something that hits you with that fresh, almost tangy scent right as you take a sip. And I realized, in the chaos of life, we need little surprises tucked into our routine. Bright pink, cool, just a hint of berry juiciness — that’s what this drink gives. It’s not just drinkable, it’s unexpectedly refreshing. Tried to make it simple, but damn, it’s kind of special—like a little secret in my fridge.

Strawberry Iced Latte

This strawberry iced latte combines fresh strawberry puree with brewed espresso and milk, served over ice. The final drink has a vibrant pink color, smooth texture, and a balance of sweetness and coffee flavor, with a slightly thickened, syrupy consistency from the puree.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Beverage

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
• 1 shot espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk preferably chilled
• 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup optional, for added sweetness
• ice as needed ice cubes

Equipment

• Blender
• Coffee maker or espresso machine
• tall glass
• Measuring cups
• Strainer or fine sieve

Method

 

1. Place the hulled and sliced strawberries into the blender.
   1 cup fresh strawberries
2. Add honey or simple syrup to the blender with strawberries for sweetness.
   2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
3. Blend until smooth and vibrant red, about 30 seconds, indicating a thick, well-pureed mixture.
   1 cup fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
4. Pour the strawberry puree through a strainer into a tall glass to remove seeds or fibrous bits, resulting in a smooth sauce.
   1 cup fresh strawberries
5. Brew the espresso or strong coffee, then pour it into the glass with the strawberry puree.
   1 shot espresso or strong brewed coffee
6. Add chilled milk to the mixture, then fill the glass with ice cubes. Stir gently until combined and chilled, watching the drink turn a bright pink and achieve an even color.
   1 cup milk, ice as needed ice cubes

Some days, I think the best part is the unpredictable. Not everything has to be planned out, sometimes you just need a cold drink that surprises you in the best way. Or maybe I just want to pretend I’m sipping on a berry field, miles away from the city rush. Either way, this one’s staying in rotation for those random moments of craving something just a little different.