Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)
Sweet strawberries meet creamy milk and espresso in this chilled beverage. Perfect for hot summer days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Base
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Milk & Cream
04 - 1 cup cold whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Coffee
06 - 1/2 cup cold brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ To Serve
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
09 - Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Allow to cool, then blend until smooth. Strain if desired for a seedless puree.
02 - In a shaker or large glass, combine the strawberry puree, cold milk, and heavy cream. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Add ice cubes to two tall glasses. Pour the strawberry cream mixture evenly over the ice in each glass.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top of each drink to create a marbled effect.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The strawberry puree creates this gorgeous swirl that makes every sip feel like a fancy cafe drink without the fancy price tag
- It strikes that perfect balance between fruit-sweet and coffee-bold, so you get the best of both worlds
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling step for your strawberry puree—I learned this the hard way when I rushed it and ended up with curdled milk
- Cold brew coffee is genuinely better here than hot-brewed coffee that's been chilled, but in a pinch, brew your coffee extra strong and pour it over lots of ice before adding it to the drink
03 -
- Make the strawberry puree up to three days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge—it actually develops deeper flavor over time
- If your strawberries aren't very sweet, add the sugar gradually and taste as you go—overly sweet lattes can feel cloying in hot weather