This iced blackberry latte recipe is an inventive way to enjoy your morning lattes at home while infusing a big burst of berry flavor! It uses this homemade blackberry simples syrup to sweeten up freshly brewed espresso.
While I prefer mine over ice, you can enjoy it hot, too! Growing up with a live-in Italian grandma meant we got a crash course in all things Italian culture, including espresso! While Italians usually take coffee very seriously, I’ve spent over a decade making homemade drinks a little more fun. 😏
💕 why you gotta make this blackberry flavored latte…
💜 berrylicious. Coffee + berries = a match made in heaven! The jammy taste of blackberries intensifies the fruity notes of coffee!
⏱️ quick & easy. Including brew time, this coffee takes mere minutes to make. Your morning commute will thank you!
💰 cost-efficient. While it’s nice to splurge every now and then, making your own lattes at home is a great way to save money!
🛒 ingredients
- blackberry simple syrup – the blackberry flavor in this latte comes from a homemade simple syrup that’s been infused with the sweet and jammy flavor of fresh blackberries! Trust me, take the time to make it!
- espresso – you’ll need one double shot per beverage, that’s two full ounces of espresso, please!
- milk – I use whole milk in most of my lattes, because the flavor is just SO much better, but you can use the milk of your choice. Dairy milk usually foams better than non-dairy.
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 instructions
1: Brew a double espresso following the instructions on your preferred brewing method. Set it aside.
2: Fill your preferred glass with ice and pour your espresso overtop.
3: In a separate mixing glass, pour in the blackberry simple syrup.
4: Pour the milk into the mixing glass with the berry syrup.
5: Using a hand frother, mix the blackberry syrup with the milk until it’s nice and frothy.
6: Carefully layer the blackberry milk on top of the iced espresso. Garnish with blackberries on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.
Hint: You can pour all the ingredients into your glass if you don’t want to froth the blackberry foam!
💡tips & tricks for getting it right
🍽️ serving tips
Choose your glass
- 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.
- If you’re making the drink hot, be sure to use a heat-safe glass. Unfortunately a lot of super cute and trending glassware isn’t heat-safe.
Garnish
- I love to garnish these lattes with fresh blackberries that have been skewered on a cocktail pick.
- If you have a little extra time, you can pop the berries on a cocktail pick into the freezer. When you serve them, they’ll get a beautiful frost on them!
- If you’re feeling EVEN MORE extra, you can dehydrate berries and grind them into a powder, or buy freeze dried berries, and sprinkle the powder over the top!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- not enough flavor – you can add as much simple syrup as you want to get even more sweet berry flavor. I like adding 1-2 ounces depending on how sweet I want my coffee.
- not enough foam – technically iced lattes don’t *need* foam, but I love a cold foam moment. If your milk isn’t frothing, it could be too hot, too cold, or it might just be finicky. Some non-dairy milk just doesn’t foam as well as dairy milks. Luckily, this latte will taste great whether or not it froths!
♻️ substitutions & variations
♻️ substitutions
Missing an ingredient? No problem. Check out these tried-and-true substitutions, or comment below with your question. I’m here to help you troubleshoot!
- non-dairy milk – you can use the milk of your choice, but keep in mind that it could affect the latte foam and color.
- hot coffee – prefer your lattes hot? You can skip the ice and serve it with steamed milk instead.
- cold brew or strong coffee – if you don’t have a way to make espresso at home, you can use strongly brewed coffee or cold brew to make this latte. Just be sure to let the coffee cool if you are brewing it before making this recipe.
- babyccino – skip the espresso and serve this blackberry latte “steamer” style using just frothed milk and blackberry 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
🧰 tools needed
- espresso machine– you’ll need an espresso machine or espresso maker to brew your coffee at home. You don’t need to spend $1,000 on a machine to get good espresso at home, though I have and love our Breville Barista Pro. 😅 I have used Nespresso makers in the past and have friends who swear by them, too!
- handheld milk frother – this handheld frother is super convenient when making homemade coffee beverages. It’s a quick and easy way to whip up a cold foam for one!
- drinking glass – use whatever glass you have on hand for your iced latte.
🫙 storage tips
Drink your latte shortly after making it because of the addition of a milk-based foam.
The ingredients don’t hold up well to storage, but you can store it for up to 24 hours in the fridge in an airtight container. Just be aware that the foam will dissipate as it is stored.
💬 q+a
Can I add syrup to my milk frother?
Always consult your espresso machine’s user manual. Usually, it is fine to add syrup to the milk in your milk frother. I have done it with our Breville Barista Pro with great results! Just be sure to clean the machine throughly after use.
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Iced Blackberry Latte (Easy Coffee with Blackberry Syrup)
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Equipment
- 1 espresso maker
- 1 handheld frother or milk steamer, for a hot latte
- 1 drinking glass or mug, for a hot latte
Ingredients
- 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup
- 3 ounces whole milk or other milk of choice
- 2 ounces espresso freshly brewed
- ice to fill glass, optional
Instructions
FOR AN ICED LATTE
- Prepare a double shot of espresso using the method of your choosing, following the manufacturers instructions. Set it aside to cool slightly.
- Fill your preferred glass with ice.
- Pour in 1 ounce of blackberry simple syrup into a mixing glass.
- Add 3 ounces of milk to the blackberry syrup.
- Mix the blackberry syrup and milk well using a hand frother. Alternatively, use a wire whisk.
- Pour the espresso over the ice.
- Carefully layer the blackberry milk overtop the espresso.
- Garnish with a couple berries on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.
FOR A HOT LATTE
- 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.
- Add the blackberry 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.
- Carefully layer the blackberry milk on top of the espresso.
- Garnish with a blackberry on a cocktail pick, layered carefully on the foam, or add a dollop of whipped cream and blackberry.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
🧯food safety & other information
Food safety is an important ingredient in any recipe for success! Here are some tips to keep you safe in the kitchen!
- Always use caution when handling hot espresso. When being brewed, espresso can reach temperatures of over 150º F!
