Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Print Version)
Sweet strawberries meet creamy milk and chilled espresso in this refreshing summer drink, perfect for hot days.
# What You 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:
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. Let 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 well until fully incorporated.
03 - Add ice cubes to two tall glasses. Pour the strawberry cream mixture evenly over the ice.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top to create a marbled effect.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The strawberry puree strikes this perfect balance between fresh fruit and dessert sweetness that somehow makes cold coffee feel more indulgent than it really is.
- It comes together in about ten minutes but looks like something you would wait twenty minutes in line for at some fancy cafe.
02 -
- Do not skip the cooling step for the strawberry puree, because hot puree will melt your ice instantly and leave you with a watered down drink.
- Pouring the coffee slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass is the difference between a pretty layered drink and something that looks uniformly brown.
03 -
- Strain the strawberry puree twice if you want it completely smooth, though I personally do not mind the tiny bits of fruit that slip through a single straining.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for fifteen minutes before serving if you want this to stay ice cold even longer on hot days.