Here’s how to make a Vanilla Latte at home. Whether you like it hot or iced, it’s easy to recreate this coffee shop classic right in your own kitchen.
The Vanilla Latte is one of the most popular drinks on the Starbucks menu. Whether you like it hot or iced, it’s easy to recreate this coffee shop classic right in your own kitchen, with just a few ingredients. We’ve included both versions in this post so you can switch things up, depending on your mood!
If you’re new to making coffee shop copycat drinks at home, be sure to read our Complete Guide to Making Espresso at Home. Pulling the perfect shot of espresso for this drink will make all the difference in how authentic it tastes. If you don’t already own an espresso machine, check out our Espresso Machine Reviews for Every Budget to find the best espresso machine in your price range.
You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your dietary needs by changing out the regular milk for low-fat, fat-free, or your favorite milk alternative. You can also use sugar-free vanilla syrup to cut the calories even further. I love to top this drink with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
Here’s how to make a Hot Vanilla Latte at home!
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 shots of espresso, depending on your taste and desired buzz factor
- 2 teaspoons of regular or sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 3 tablespoons of steamed milk
- 2 tablespoons of frothed milk
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon to sprinkle on top, if desired
Directions:
Pour your espresso into a warmed coffee mug. Stir in the vanilla syrup and steamed milk. Top it off with the frothed milk and cinnamon or cocoa as desired. Enjoy!
Tips for making steamed/frothed milk at home:
I have an entire post on making frothed milk with the wand on an espresso machine, but it does take a bit of practice. You can also steam and froth milk in a pan on the stove using an immersion blender in a pinch. I’ve also put hot, but not boiling, milk in my Ninja personal blender and blended it to form a nice froth on top. These methods all work fine, it really just depends on what equipment you have and what you’re comfortable with.
Here’s how to make an Iced Vanilla Latte at home!
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 2 ½ tablespoons of regular or sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 8 ounces of milk
- 1 or 2 shots of chilled espresso, depending on your taste
Combine the syrup, milk, and espresso and stir until well mixed. Pour over ice in your favorite tall glass and top with a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!
