Strawberry Latte

This Strawberry Latte will take your coffee experience to the next level. It's a refreshing treat when your energy levels start to dip.

About the Recipe

Made with a fresh homemade strawberry syrup and two (or three!) shots of espresso, this drink will be your new go-to! And the best part? You can prepare this hot or cold!

This is my new favorite drink on a hot day. The strawberry flavor and fresh espresso coffee are an unexpected but delicious pairing. And, you can use extra strawberry sauce for desserts!

This strawberry latte is the perfect blend of fruity sweetness and that bold coffee flavor. It is delicious and sure to brighten your day!

If you are looking for more latte recipes, check out our: Hazelnut Latte, Iced Matcha Chai Latte or Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte.

Jump to:

• About the Recipe
• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Directions
• Expert Tips and Tricks
• Kitchen Equipment
• Recipe Substitutions/Variations
• What To Serve With
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recipe Storage and Reheating
• Other Recipes to Try
• Strawberry Latte

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Delicious - This latte combines a fresh strawberry simple syrup (made with real strawberries!) with rich espresso that creates an irresistible balance of fruity sweetness and bold coffee. It’s a flavor combination you didn’t know you needed to try!

Versatile - Make this drink your own by adjusting how much espresso and strawberry syrup you add. Enjoy it hot on a cozy morning or chilled over ice on a scorching summer day. It is a perfect drink for any time of the year! You can also choose to use your favorite milk, making this suitable for everyone!

Save money - Not only will you save yourself some money making your own coffee drinks at home, but you can bring a cafe-like experience right to your own kitchen!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need for this delicious drink: 

• Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries for the strawberry syrup and also as a garnish.
• Water
• Sugar: You can also use a sugar substitute, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
• Espresso: You will need two espresso shots. If you don’t have an espresso machine, use 1 cup of strong brewed coffee.
• Milk of Choice: You can use your favorite kind of milk. Whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk are all great!

Directions

Let's make this coffee recipe together! 

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Once cool, strain into a jar or bowl and discard strawberry solids.

Step 2: If you are making a hot latte, steam the milk and then combine in a glass with the espresso and strawberry syrup. If you are making an iced latte, combine the syrup, espresso and milk over ice in a tall glass.

Step 3: Garnish with a strawberry, serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips and Tricks

Here are some expert tips to make this amazing drink: 

Use a frother - If you want your latte to have the signature frothy milk, you can use a milk frother. Pour your coffee in a mug and add the frothed milk on top. This makes your drink seem even fancier!

Make it a cocktail - Turn this into a cocktail by adding the ingredients and a shot of vodka to a shaker with ice. Shake, pour into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry. Enjoy!

Freeze leftover coffee - Freeze yesterday's leftover coffee and make coffee ice cubes so you don't water down your drink!

Kitchen Equipment

Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this latte recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.

Saucepan - You will use a small saucepan to make the strawberry syrup and to steam the milk. 

Coffee mug - A great coffee mug makes all the difference. I like these and think they would be perfect for this recipe.

Espresso machine - We have this espresso machine and LOVE it. It's a great price point, is excellent quality, and makes great espresso!

Recipe Substitutions/Variations

Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this easy strawberry latte.

Milk - Feel free to use any milk or milk substitute for this recipe. Some great options would be oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk or almond milk. 

Espresso - If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can just use freshly brewed coffee. Since you are combining it with milk, you could make it extra strong so you don’t lose that strong coffee flavor!

Add Matcha - Ad matcha powder instead of espresso to turn this drink into a Strawberry Green Tea Latte.

What To Serve With

Here are some recipes to serve alongside this coffee drink:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats - Packed with protein and nutrition, these overnight oats couldn't be easier to make. I love prepping a few at a time to have breakfasts covered.

Browned Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake - This browned butter sour cream crumb cake is moist, flavorful, and delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack.

Sausage and Broccoli Frittata - Make this sausage and broccoli frittata for a quick brunch, for feeding a crowd, or for a game day spread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Storage and Reheating

This latte recipe is going to be best when made fresh and consumed right away. Here are storage and reheating instructions, if needed.

Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container and reheat as instructed below.

Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.

Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.

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