Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)
A creamy, refreshing blend of sweet strawberries, milk, and chilled espresso—perfect for hot summer 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)
# 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. 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, filling glasses about two-thirds full.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top of each glass to create a marbled effect. Pour gently to maintain the layered appearance.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet strawberry puree and rich cream makes every sip feel like a tiny vacation
- It comes together in under ten minutes but looks stunning in tall glasses for guests
- You can tweak the coffee strength and sweetness to match exactly what you are craving that day
02 -
- Hot coffee will melt the ice too fast and turn your beautiful layered drink into a watery mess, so really do let it cool completely first
- The strawberry puree keeps in the fridge for three days, which means you can make a double batch and have instant fancy drinks all week
- Pouring the coffee slowly over a spoon is the difference between a gorgeous marbled drink and one that looks uniformly brown
03 -
- Buy slightly overripe strawberries from the discount bin since they will be cooked down anyway and have more natural sweetness
- Make the strawberry puree the night before so it has time to chill completely in the fridge
- Cold brew concentrate from the store works perfectly and saves you from having to plan ahead by twelve hours