This blueberry latte recipe is a fun way to mix up your morning coffee routine during berry season! It’s made using freshly brewed espresso and a homemade blueberry syrup! I’ll even walk you through the process of making a blueberry cold foam or just mixing everything together in one glass!
I’m also a die-hard iced coffee drinker, whether it’s 8º or 88º outside. So for this recipe, I decided to to an iced Americano style coffee with a cold foam that’s been blended with homemade blueberry simple syrup. Don’t worry, if you prefer hot lattes I’ve got you covered in the recipe card below! 😉
I love making this latte when blueberries are in peak season, from April through October. You can always tell because they’re on sale at the grocery store! It’s perfect for sipping on during spring + summer, while you’re waiting for it to be seasonally appropriate to enjoy pumpkin spice lattes again. 😂
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✨ the flavor: This recipe hits The Intrigue and The Wow, Mom!, with an honorable mention to The Feels for replicating coffeehouse favorites! Using berries in a whole new way turns the interest up to 11 and gives you an impressive new way to serve your morning brew!
🎯 the method: Brew your coffee, mix your syrup and milk of choice, then combine and pour over ice (or serve hot)!
🏆 the win: You get a bespoke coffee beverage without a $7 fee and no waiting in line!
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🛒 ingredients needed for blueberry lattes
optional extras
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 how to make a blueberry latte
1: Brew a double espresso following the instructions on your preferred brewing method.
2: Fill your preferred glass with ice and pour your espresso overtop.
3: In a separate mixing glass, pour in the milk.
4: Pour the blueberry simple syrup into the mixing glass with the milk.
5: Using a hand frother, mix the blueberry syrup with the milk until it’s nice and frothy.
6: Carefully layer the blueberry milk on top of the iced espresso. Garnish with blueberries on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.
💡tips & tricks for getting it right
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- not enough flavor – if you want MOAR blueberry flavor, you can add as much syrup as you like. I prefer anywhere from 1-2 ounces of simple syrup to keep my coffee balanced in flavor.
- too sweet or acidic – if your lattes balance is off, you can use a homemade saline solution to help balance out the flavor. Salt in drinks works pretty similarly to salt in foods, allowing the flavor of the berries and coffee to shine through.
- not enough foam – if you can’t get your milk to froth, there could be several reasons for this. The milk might not be cold enough to make cold foam, or the fat content of the milk could be affecting the frothiness. The good news is that your drink will still taste great, even if you can’t quite nail the appearance.
🍽️ serving tips
Choose your glass
- capacity – You can use whatever glasses you have on hand, just be sure to choose one that can hold at least 8 ounces because the ice will melt a little when you add the espresso.
- heat-safe glasses for hot lattes– If you’re making the drink hot, be sure to use a heat-safe glass. Just one scroll on DrinkTok will educate you that a lot of super cute and trending glassware isn’t heat-safe (lookin’ at you, icon glassware).
Garnish
- dehydrated berries – you can crush freeze dried berries or dehydrated berries into a powder, then sprinkle the powder across the top of the drink. You can also rim the glass with the dried berries!
- fresh berries – I love garnishing this drink with fresh berries on a cocktail pick. You can also pop the skewered berries in the freezer for 15 – 30 minutes. When you take them out of the freezer, you’ll have a nice frost on the berries!
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♻️ customize your berry latte
- non-dairy milk – you can use non-dairy milks like almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk if you prefer. A non-dairy milk won’t froth as nicely as dairy milk does because of the ratio of fat to protein in the milks, but some brands nowadays make special “barista blends” that are good for foaming.
- cold brew concentrate – if you don’t have a way to make espresso at home, you can also use cold brew concentrate in place of espresso. You’ll want to use anywhere from 2 to 4 ounces, depending on the strength of the coffee.
- babyccino – skip the espresso and serve this latte “steamer” style using just frothed milk and blueberry syrup. This is a kid friendly variation, and it’s also great for people who don’t drink coffee but want to join in at brunch!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
🫙 can you store leftover lattes?
The bubbly foam will dissipate if you store it, but you can give it a shake in a cocktail shaker to sort of reanimate it. Don’t plan to store this longer than 24 hours, the flavors get kinda funky because of the addition of dairy.
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Blueberry Latte Recipe (Coffee with Blueberry Syrup)
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Equipment
- 1 espresso machine
- 1 handheld milk frother or milk steamer, for a hot latte
- 1 measuring glass for mixing foam
- 1 drinking glass 8 – 10 ounce capacity
Ingredients
- 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- 4 ounces milk dairy milk recommended for best frothing
- 2 ounces espresso or cold brew concentrate
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
FOR AN ICED LATTE
- Brew the coffee. Prepare a double shot of espresso using the method of your choosing, following the manufacturers instructions. Set it aside to cool slightly.2 ounces espresso
- Chill the glass. Fill your preferred glass with ice.
- Measure the syrup. Pour in 1 ounce of blueberry simple syrup into a mixing glass.1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- Add milk. Add 4 ounces of milk to the blueberry syrup.4 ounces milk
- Make the cold foam. Mix the blueberry syrup and milk well using a hand frother. Alternatively, use a wire whisk.
- Pour espresso. Pour the espresso over the ice.
- Layer. Carefully layer the blueberry milk overtop the espresso.
- Garnish. Garnish with a cocktail pick that’s been skewered with blueberries and serve immediately.
FOR A HOT LATTE
- Brew the coffee. Brew a double espresso according to your espresso machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Place the espresso into a coffee mug that can hold at least 8 ounces of liquid.2 ounces espresso
- Steam and froth. Add the blueberry simple syrup to the milk of your choice, and froth it using a milk steamer. Alternatively, you can heat the milk and syrup mixture then use a hand frother.4 ounces milk, 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- Layer. Carefully layer the blueberry milk on top of the espresso.
- Garnish. Garnish with a blueberry skewed on a cocktail pick, layered carefully on the foam, or add a dollop of whipped cream and blueberry. Serve immediately.
This was such a fun drink!! I absolutely love the foam!! The color is so pretty, and I felt all the cool summer vibes drinking this. Who knew coffee and blueberry syrup taste so amazing together!? 😀
Foam makes everything fun!!! Thanks so much for your review, Padma! 🥰
I had a blueberry latte on vacation last year and have thought about it ever since! So excited to be able to make this at home now!
Vacations can be the BEST source of inspiration! So glad you found this recipe! 💕