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Classic iced latte with milk swirl in a glass on a wooden table

Classic Iced Latte

A café-style iced latte made with a strong shot of coffee, ice, and cold milk — no espresso machine required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot strong brewed coffee or espresso roughly double the strength of a normal cup
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup cold milk any milk of choice

Equipment

  • Tall glass (12-16 oz)
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Jigger or measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Pull or brew a strong shot of coffee, roughly double the strength of a normal cup.
  2. Fill a glass with ice.
  3. Pour in the cold milk.
  4. Pour the hot coffee over the top so it settles through the ice and milk.
  5. Give it one stir and serve.

Notes

Brewing the coffee strong is the part people skip — it's what keeps the drink from tasting watered down once the ice melts.