Description
This handcrafted coffee beverage consists of two distinct layers. Together they deliver a luxurious drinking experience. The bottom layer is a classic iced latte. You make it by combining chilled milk with ice cubes. You add sweet pistachio syrup. You pour strong espresso shots over the top. Floating above this drink is a velvety layer of flavored cold foam. Cold foam is heavy cream and milk whipped together cold. Whipping incorporates air into the liquids. This forms a stable, pourable cloud. It sits gracefully atop cold liquids. You sip the drink through the top layer. The sweet, nutty cream blends effortlessly with dark coffee. It creates a smooth balance of temperature and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Iced Latte
- 2 shots espresso, cooled
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold milk
- 1–2 tbsp pistachio syrup
- 1 cup ice
- 1 tbsp chopped pistachios, optional
For the Pistachio Cold Foam
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cold milk
- 1 tbsp pistachio syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the cold foam:
Add heavy cream, milk, pistachio syrup, vanilla, and salt to a small jar or milk frother. Froth for 30–60 seconds, until thick, creamy, and foamy but still pourable. - Prepare the latte:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the pistachio syrup and cold milk, then pour in the cooled espresso. Stir gently to combine. - Add the cold foam:
Spoon or pour the pistachio cold foam generously over the top of the iced latte. - Garnish:
Sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios or a tiny dusting of pistachio powder, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Frothing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 290 kcal