This Easy Iced Spanish Latte is a creamy and refreshing Spanish-style iced coffee made using sweetened condensed milk, espresso, milk, and ice.
Made with just 4 ingredients, this delicious coffee drink is ready in just 2 minutes.
If you love iced coffee or are looking for a cool new way to enjoy your morning coffee, try this Iced Spanish Latte recipe!
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About Iced Spanish Latte
This Spanish iced coffee is a refreshing, creamy, and rich beverage that perfectly blends sweet, milky flavors with rich espresso. It has a creamy and sweet caramel flavor with a hint of coffee.
Making this iced coffee is super simple and easy: just add all the ingredients to a glass, stir, and enjoy!
If you are a fan of iced coffee, such as Iced rose latte or Iced Caramel Latte, you will definitely love this iced latte. This iced Spanish latte retains a rich coffee flavor but is a bit sweeter and more mellow.
Since it is an iced coffee, it is a perfect drink to sip on a warm day. However, I personally don’t mind sipping iced coffee during spring and fall.
Making this coffee is super versatile; you can also create different flavors by adding a few drops of your chosen extract. If you like bold flavors, add a few drops of mint extract or lavender extract, or for a milder flavor, you can add vanilla extract.
For a berry touch, you can add a few drops of raspberry extract or strawberry extract.
I enjoy making iced lattes, and this iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk is certainly a winner. You can enjoy it as your morning coffee, serve it at brunch, or have it as an after-meal drink. Basically, you can enjoy delicious coffee anytime you like.
Why You Will Love This Spanish Iced Latte
This iced Spanish Coffee
✓ is quick & easy to make,
✓ takes only 2 minutes,
✓ is made using just 4 ingredients,
✓ can be enjoyed anytime,
✓ is so refreshing & delicious,
✓ is creamy, sweet & budget-friendly,
✓ can also be made vegan,
✓ is vegetarian & gluten-free,
✓ makes café-style coffee.
Ingredients
You will need only 4 ingredients to make this iced coffee:
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Espresso: Traditional Spanish lattes are strong and use espresso made from Arabica coffee beans, so I used espresso shot to make this drink. However, you can use any strong coffee of your choice. You can even use diluted instant coffee for making Spanish iced coffee. If you are a fan of cold brew, feel free to add that as well.
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Milk: I like the creaminess and rich texture of whole milk in this recipe, but you can also use low-fat or fat-free milk. For a vegan version, you can use any dairy-free milk alternatives.
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Sweetened Condensed Milk: It is added to give the latte a sweet taste and thick, creamy texture. I used homemade sweetened condensed milk for this iced latte, but you can also use store-bought sweetened condensed milk. Make sure you buy sweetened condensed milk, and don’t mix it up with evaporated milk.
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Ice Cubes: These are added to make the coffee nice and cold. If you want a stronger coffee flavor, you can also use coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes.
How to Make an Iced Spanish Latte
Making this latte is really easy. Here’s how it’s done:
1. Add sweetened condensed milk to a tall glass.
2. Pour in the milk, and top with ice cubes.
3. Lastly, pour the espresso over the ice cubes.
And you have made yourself a perfect iced latte. Stir well & enjoy!
Variations
Hot Spanish Latte
If you prefer hot coffee or want to drink it on a cool day, you can make a hot Spanish latte. To make this hot drink, heat the milk with condensed milk on the stove until it starts to bubble at the edges.
Do not boil the milk; you only need to steam it. Froth the milk using a milk frother. Transfer it to a serving glass and top it with hot espresso.
Vegan Iced Spanish Latte
If you follow a vegan diet, make a vegan version of this iced coffee by replacing sweetened condensed milk with vegan sweetened condensed milk. Also, swap regular milk with vegan-friendly milk such as unsweetened oat milk, unsweetened soy milk, or unsweetened almond milk to make a dairy-free version.
Flavor Variations
You can add some flavors like vanilla extract. Or add a dash of ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground nutmeg, or ground clove.
Serving Suggestions
This iced Spanish latte is a great drink to cool down on a warm day, as a mid-afternoon treat, or for brunch.
You can drink it as it is or serve it with a snack like garlic bread, blueberry muffins, flat croissant, apple bagel, cottage cheese bagel, or apple upside down puff pastry for an overall brunch fun.
Tips to Make the Best Iced Spanish Coffee
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Sweetener: I have used 2 tablespoons for this drink. Feel free to adjust the amount of condensed milk if you prefer a milder or sweeter latte.
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Frother: You can also use a milk frother to add a bit of foam to the milk and condensed milk mixture. A whisk can also be used for mixing.
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Espresso: I have added two shots of espresso here. If you like a mild coffee flavor, feel free to reduce the amount of hot espresso.
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Coffee: If you don’t have a coffee machine, you can get the espresso from a nearby coffee shop, or simply dilute 3 tablespoons of instant coffee in 60 ml hot milk and use it.
FAQ
Do I need an espresso machine?
No, you don’t need to buy a coffee machine just for making this coffee. You can use espresso from a coffee shop or use any strong coffee or cold brew.
What does a Spanish latte taste like?
It has a rich and creamy texture and tastes like mildly sweet and caramel coffee.
Iced Spanish Latte (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How to Make Iced Spanish Latte
- In a tall glass, add 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Pour 90 ml of chilled milk over the condensed milk. Top with ice cubes. Add 2 espresso shots or 2 tablespoons of instant coffee diluted in 60 ml hot water.
- Stir well to combine. Your iced Spanish latte is ready. Enjoy your sweet and refreshing drink.
Recipe Card
Iced Spanish Latte [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 6 reviews)
Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
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2 mins | ||
Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
Drinks | European | 1 |
Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
168 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Iced Spanish Latte
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes
- 100 ml milk
- 2 espresso shots (60 ml) or 2 tablespoons instant coffee diluted in 60 ml hot water
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Make Iced Spanish Latte
- In a tall glass, add 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Pour 90 ml of chilled milk over the condensed milk. Top with ice cubes. Add 2 espresso shots or 2 tablespoons of instant coffee diluted in 60 ml hot water.
- Stir well to combine. Your iced Spanish latte is ready. Enjoy your sweet and refreshing drink.
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NOTES:
- I have used 2 tablespoons for this drink. Feel free to adjust the amount of condensed milk if you prefer a milder or sweeter latte.
- I have added two shots of espresso here. If you like a mild coffee flavor, feel free to reduce the amount of hot espresso.