A refreshing and flavorful Vanilla Raspberry Iced Latte made with a homemade raspberry puree, espresso or strong brewed tea, and your choice of milk, perfect for a delightful iced coffee or tea experience.
Total Time:17 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Ingredients
Raspberry Puree
½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries (60g)
1 tbsp sugar or maple syrup (optional)
1 tbsp water
Latte
1 cup milk of choice (240ml – dairy or plant-based)
1 shot espresso OR ½ cup strong brewed tea (chai or black)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Optional Garnish
Extra raspberries
Mint leaves
Vanilla bean powder or specks
Instructions
Make the raspberry puree: In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, water, and sweetener if using. Simmer over low heat for 7 minutes, mashing the berries as they soften. Strain to remove seeds and let cool.
Brew your base: While the puree cools, brew espresso or strong tea. Chill if needed.
Assemble the drink: In a tall glass, spoon in the raspberry puree. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add brewed espresso or tea, milk of choice, and vanilla extract.
Garnish and serve: Stir gently to mix all ingredients. Top with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, or vanilla bean specks if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use frozen raspberries if fresh are not available; thaw before making puree.
Adjust sweetness of raspberry puree to taste with sugar or maple syrup.
Substitute espresso with strong brewed tea for a caffeine alternative.
Milk choice can be dairy or plant-based depending on preference.
To chill the drink faster, use cold brewed coffee or tea.
