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Almond Joy Iced Latte Recipe

Almond Joy Iced Latte Recipe

Craving a taste of paradise in a glass? The Almond Joy Iced Latte Recipe offers a delightful, customizable coffeehouse experience at home, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and your caffeine needs simultaneously. This recipe is incredibly useful for anyone seeking a budget-friendly, flavor-packed alternative to expensive café drinks, ensuring you can indulge guilt-free any time of day.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso, chilled
  • 0.5 cup cold milk dairy or non-dairy like almond milk or oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons almond syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed ice cubes
  • whipped cream for topping (optional)
  • toasted coconut flakes for topping (optional)
  • chopped almonds for topping (optional)
  • chocolate syrup for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Tall glass

Method
 

  1. Start by brewing your coffee or espresso as you normally would, but make sure to brew it extra strong. Once brewed, allow it to cool completely, or preferably, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial for preventing your latte from becoming diluted and watery when the ice is added.
    1.5 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso, chilled
  2. Select your favorite tall glass. If you want to add an extra touch of indulgence, consider rimming the glass with a little extra chocolate syrup before you begin.
    1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
  3. In a shaker or a tall glass, combine the chilled coffee or espresso, milk of your choice, almond syrup, coconut syrup, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. The combination of syrups is what truly brings the "Almond Joy" flavor to life.
    1.5 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso, chilled, 0.5 cup cold milk, 2 tablespoons almond syrup, 1 tablespoon coconut syrup, 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. If using a shaker, add a generous amount of ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy. If you don't have a shaker, you can achieve a similar result by stirring the ingredients vigorously in a tall glass filled with ice.
    as needed ice cubes
  5. Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice cubes.
    as needed ice cubes
  6. Carefully pour the chilled latte mixture over the ice.
  7. If desired, top your Almond Joy Iced Latte with a generous swirl of whipped cream. For the ultimate Almond Joy experience, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and chopped almonds. Finish with a final drizzle of chocolate syrup for an irresistible presentation.
    whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, chopped almonds, chocolate syrup
  8. Your homemade Almond Joy Iced Latte is ready to be savored! Grab a straw and enjoy the tropical, chocolatey, nutty bliss.

Notes

This Almond Joy Iced Latte is best enjoyed immediately after preparation to experience its optimal freshness and texture. If you happen to have any leftovers, you can store the un-topped latte mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not store the latte with ice as it will melt and dilute the beverage.
To reheat or enjoy your stored latte, simply give the mixture a good stir. If you prefer it cold, strain out any melted ice and add fresh ice cubes, then pour into a glass. If you'd like a slightly warmer coffee base before making it an iced latte, gently heat the base mixture on the stovetop over low heat until it reaches your desired temperature, then proceed with adding ice and toppings as usual. Freezing this iced latte recipe is not recommended as the texture can change significantly upon thawing.
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