Creamy Two Tone Layered Iced Latte
A simple and visually stunning iced latte featuring distinct layers of cold milk and bold espresso, perfect for a refreshing coffee treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) cold whole milk (or oat milk/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 8–10 ice cubes
- 1–2 teaspoons simple syrup, honey, or flavored syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew two shots (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz) of espresso using an espresso machine or alternative method. Let cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Fill a tall glass about halfway with 8-10 medium-sized ice cubes.
- If using, stir sweetener and vanilla extract into the cold milk. Slowly pour 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) of cold milk over the ice.
- Using a spoon held just above the milk’s surface, gently pour the espresso over the back of the spoon to float it on top of the milk, creating two distinct layers.
- Admire the layers before stirring gently to combine and enjoy.
Notes
Pour espresso slowly over the back of a spoon to maintain layers. Use cold milk and fresh, hot espresso for best layering effect. Larger ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink cold longer. Store espresso and milk separately if prepping ahead, but assemble just before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 120180
- Sodium: 70100
- Fat: 48
- Carbohydrates: 812
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 68
Keywords: iced latte, layered coffee, espresso drink, cold coffee, creamy latte, two tone latte, easy iced coffee