Description
A refreshing blend of espresso, sweet cherries, and vanilla for a delightful iced latte experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla syrup)
- Milk of choice (whole, almond, or oat)
- Ice cubes
- Optional sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Pit and mash the cherries in a bowl.
- Brew two shots of espresso.
- In a tall glass, combine the mashed cherries and vanilla extract; stir until well-blended.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the brewed espresso over the ice and cherry mixture.
- Add your choice of milk slowly.
- Sweeten to taste and stir gently.
- Garnish with a whole cherry or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. You can also opt for frozen cherries if fresh ones are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Iced Latte, Cherry Vanilla, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage, Espresso Drink