Iced latte

Name: Iced latte
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 120 g ice; 180 ml milk, cold; 36 ml espresso; 2 tsp sugar, dissolved in 2 tsp hot water (optional)

Vegetarian

Cold milk poured over ice and topped with a freshly pulled espresso, so the coffee swirls down through the milk.

Iced latte is an International cold drink, ready in about 3 minutes and made with milk and espresso. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.

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A refreshing iced coffee latte in a tall glass on a neutral gray background. — Photo: Denys Gromov / Pexels · Pexels License

Prep: 2 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 3 min
Serves: 1
Level: Beginner
Calories: 116

Ingredients

1 tall glass

120 g Ice (opens in a new tab)
180 ml Milk (opens in a new tab), coldSwap: Oat milk; Almond milk (unsweetened); Soy milkContains milk
36 ml Espresso (opens in a new tab)One double shot, or 60 ml strong moka-pot coffee.
2 tsp (8.5 g) Sugar (opens in a new tab), dissolved in 2 tsp hot water (optional)Granulated sugar does not dissolve in cold milk; make a quick syrup.

Equipment

Espresso machine (opens in a new tab)

Method

1
Step 1
If sweetening, stir the sugar (opens in a new tab) into a splash of hot water until dissolved and put it in the bottom of a tall glass.
- 1 min
2
Step 2
Fill the glass with ice and pour in the cold milk (opens in a new tab).
- 1 min
3
Step 3
Pull a double espresso (opens in a new tab) and pour it slowly over the top. Stir before drinking.
- 1 min
- Espresso machine (opens in a new tab)
Pulling the shot into a small jug first lets you pour it gently for a layered look.

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern café drink.Also popular in United States, South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom
Dish: Breakfast · Snack · Cold drinks
Cooking method: No-cook
Taste: creamy, refreshing, mild
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium
Without the optional extras: Whole-food focused, No added sugarWith the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Everyday
Cook more with: Milk · Espresso

Allergens

Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

116 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 341 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

Protein 20%
Carbohydrate 33%
Fat 47%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	116 kcal	34 kcal
Protein	5.9 g	1.7 g
Carbohydrate	9.5 g	2.8 g
Net carbohydrate	9.5 g	2.8 g
Sugars	9.4 g	2.7 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Fat	6.1 g	1.8 g
Saturated fat	3.5 g	1 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	19 mg	5 mg
Sodium	87 mg	26 mg
Salt equivalent	0.2 g	0.1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 286 mg
Calcium: 222 mg
Iron: 0.1 mg
Magnesium: 50 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 85 µg
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Vitamin D: 2.4 µg
Vitamin B12: 0.8 µg
Folate (DFE): 10 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Optional ingredients are not included: sugar.
Ice: Frozen water; same composition as water.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Freeze leftover coffee in an ice-cube tray and use coffee cubes so the drink never tastes watered down.

Common mistakes

Stirring granulated sugar into the cold milk — it sinks undissolved; always make a quick syrup.

Storage

Make to order; the ice melts and dilutes it within 15–20 minutes.

Variations

Cold-foam latte: Froth 60 ml cold milk with a handheld frother and spoon it on top.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 29 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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What the dish is built around

Main ingredient

Milk, cold180 ml · 185 g

Used in step 2

Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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