Description
Cool summer days welcome this refreshing simple iced latte with a smooth espresso base and creamy milk. Chilled coffee enthusiasts will appreciate its effortless preparation and crisp, invigorating taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 capsule espresso coffee
- 1 tsp (5 ml) brown sugar
- 1 large splash milk (60 ml / 2 fl oz)
- ½ glass ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew Preparation: Extract a concentrated coffee using espresso machine or cafetière, ensuring rich and robust flavor profile.
- Sweetening Process: Dissolve brown sugar into hot coffee, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and intense coffee notes.
- Milk Integration: Gently combine cold milk with sweetened coffee, stirring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Chilling Foundation: Layer a tall glass with generous ice cubes, preparing a frosty vessel for the refreshing beverage.
- Final Assembly: Pour the coffee-milk mixture over ice, allowing instant chilling and creating a sophisticated layered effect.
- Optional Enhancement: Elevate the drink with a subtle splash of coffee liqueur, introducing a sophisticated adult dimension.
- Aromatic Finale: Dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon, adding a fragrant and visually appealing finishing touch.
Notes
- Freshly Grind Beans: Use high-quality, recently roasted coffee beans for maximum flavor complexity and aromatic richness.
- Temperature Matters: Brew coffee hot to ensure sugar dissolves completely and blends smoothly with the coffee’s intensity.
- Milk Selection: Choose whole milk for a creamier texture or experiment with alternative milks like oat or almond for unique flavor profiles.
- Chill Technique: Use large ice cubes to prevent rapid melting and dilution, maintaining the drink’s robust coffee strength and temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg