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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
Total Time 10 minutes
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