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Easy Homemade Iced Latte Recipe Under 50 Cents Perfect for Summer

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A budget-friendly, quick, and refreshing iced latte recipe that captures the café vibe at home using simple ingredients like instant coffee or espresso and milk.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon (about 5 grams) medium roast instant coffee or 1 shot (1 fl oz / 30 ml) freshly brewed espresso
  • 1/4 cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml) hot water to dissolve instant coffee
  • 3/4 cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) milk of choice (whole, almond, oat, soy, or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) ice cubes (coffee ice cubes optional)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, honey, or flavored syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using instant coffee, dissolve 1 tablespoon of coffee granules in 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) of hot water. Stir until fully dissolved.
  2. If using espresso, pull a fresh shot (1 fl oz) and set aside.
  3. Add your preferred sweetener (1 to 2 teaspoons) to the coffee base and stir until dissolved. Skip if unsweetened.
  4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract for added flavor, if desired.
  5. Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup (8 fl oz) of ice cubes.
  6. Slowly pour the coffee base over the ice to chill quickly.
  7. Pour 3/4 cup (6 fl oz) of cold milk or milk alternative over the coffee and ice. Stir gently once or twice for a layered look.
  8. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

Use hot water to dissolve instant coffee for smooth texture. Pour coffee over ice immediately to chill and reduce bitterness. Use coffee ice cubes to avoid dilution. Shake milk in a sealed jar for frothier latte. Adjust milk type and sweetener to dietary needs. Store coffee base separately in fridge up to 2 days. Serve immediately for best flavor.

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