Iced Nespresso Mint Lattes! This latte is all about the fresh mint. It is made with a fresh mint and honey simple syrup. And, of course, you can add whatever amount your taste buds desire. Either way, it’s fun, it’s fresh, and it’s minty.
Perks of this Mint Latte:
- Dairy-free
- Refined sugar-free
- Minty and super fresh!
Tips for the Perfect Iced Nespresso Mint Lattes:
- Espresso – Nespresso is my go-to! If you have not tried this brand yet you definitely should treat yourself. It is phenomenal! You’ll never look at coffee the same way again. 😉 Just a heads up though, regular coffee works here as well.
- Mint – You will only want to use fresh mint in this recipe. (Tip: Use either a large handful of mint from your garden, or purchase a 5 oz package from the store). Also, I like to rip a lot of the leaves in half, because it releases those essential oils much faster.
- Honey – Beeyond The Hive honey is a great option. It’s all natural and raw from the hive. The one I use is shown below.
- Simple Syrup – You can store this in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. This will make multiple drinks. And once made, prep time will be under five minutes.
- Milk – I make my own oat milk, because it is so much better for me. However, when I don’t have time I love to use the Malk brand. Their products are phenomenal, too. They are dairy-free, organic, and contain no gums, fillers or bad for you oils. Feel free to use oat or almond milk for this recipe. However, the almond milk is my favorite.
- Frothing – Frothed milk is a necessity to all lattes. As I am a self-proclaimed Nespresso nut, I use their Aeroccino, which can froth both hot and cold milk. But, if you don’t have one, there are several other methods such as an immersion blender, a frothing wand, a pump frother, hand whisk or even hand mixer…and I would pretty much put them in that order.
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Iced Nespresso Mint Lattes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Inactive Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Description
This latte is all about the fresh mint. It is made with a fresh mint and honey simple syrup. And, of course, you can add whatever amount your taste buds desire. Either way, it’s fun, it’s fresh, and it’s minty.
Ingredients
- FRESH MINT SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup Water, filtered
- 3/4 cup Beeyond The Hive Raw Wildflower Honey
- 1 big bunch Organic Fresh Mint Leaves
- ICED NESPRESSO MINT LATTES:
- 2 pods Arpeggio Nespresso Pods, brewed (equivalent to 3 ounces)
- Fresh Mint Simple Syrup
- Oat Milk, or milk of choice
- Ice
- Fresh Mint Leaves, for garnish
- For 2 Pods: Use 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh mint syrup for a lightly sweet latte, or more for a sweeter latte, and 1/2 cup milk
- For 1 Pod: Use 1 1/2 tsp up to 1 tbsp fresh mint syrup, depending on how sweet you want it, and 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small pot, warm the water to almost boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- Steep: Stir in the mint; cover and steep for 1-4 hours. (The longer the better).
- Discard the mint: Strain the honey mixture and discard the mint. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Espresso: Once espresso is brewed, add the syrup and stir to dissolve.
- Assemble: Froth the milk, and top an ice-filled glass with the frothed milk and Nespresso and give it a light stir.
- Garnish: Top with fresh mint leaves and enjoy!
Notes
- Mint: You will only want to use fresh mint in this recipe. (Tip: Use either a large handful of mint from your garden, or purchase a 5 oz package from the store). Also, I like to rip a lot of the leaves in half, because it releases those essential oils much faster.
- Simple Syrup: You can store this in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. This will make multiple drinks. And once made, prep time will be under five minutes.
- Frother: If you don’t have one, there are several other methods such as an immersion blender, a frothing wand, a pump frother, hand whisk or even hand mixer.
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
- Cuisine: American
NOTE:
- This large Marble & Wood Cheese Board is from Williams Sonoma.
- These White Marble Ceramic Coasters and these White Marble-Style Coasters and both from Amazon.
- Lastly, the 12-Pack Stainless Steel Metal Straws and these StrawExpert Set of 16 Reusable Stainless Steel Straws can be found on Amazon as well.
