This Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte is a homemade take on a coffee shop favorite. It combines blonde espresso (or a light roast espresso), your choice of milk, and a sweet vanilla syrup, all poured over ice for a refreshing, creamy pick-me-up.
Easy Starbucks Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
The classic version uses a light roast “blonde” espresso combined with milk and vanilla syrup, served over ice. You don’t need to visit a coffee shop to enjoy it—you can make a nearly identical iced blonde vanilla latte at home in about 5 minutes.
This copycat recipe is simple, affordable, and perfect for hot days. With a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can recreate that coffeehouse flavor and customize sweetness and milk to your liking.
Want a different way to enjoy coffee? Try a homemade coffee smoothie for another easy caffeine boost.
How to Make an Iced Vanilla Latte
See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts.
This iced vanilla latte is straightforward to prepare. The basic steps are:
- Fill a glass with ice, then add the vanilla coffee syrup.
- Pour cooled espresso shots over the ice and syrup, then add milk and stir to combine.
Tips and Notes
- Use a blonde or light roast espresso. If you have a bag of blonde roast at home, use it. Otherwise a light roast espresso works well.
- No espresso machine? Substitute strong brewed coffee or a cold brew concentrate for espresso.
- Chill the espresso first. Allow freshly brewed espresso to cool slightly before adding to the iced drink to avoid melting the ice too quickly.
- Serve hot or cold. This recipe is ideal as an iced drink, but you can easily make it hot by skipping the ice and warming the milk.
- Make your own vanilla syrup. Store-bought vanilla syrup is convenient, but a quick homemade simple syrup flavored with vanilla is easy to make and tastes great.
Storage
The latte is best enjoyed immediately after mixing. If you have leftovers, pour the drink into ice cube trays and freeze. Coffee ice cubes are useful for future iced lattes so they won’t dilute the drink as they melt.
What’s the Difference Between Iced Coffee and Iced Vanilla Latte?
Iced coffee is simply brewed coffee served over ice. An iced vanilla latte uses espresso (a concentrated coffee) combined with milk and vanilla syrup, giving it a creamier texture and sweeter flavor.
What’s the Difference Between a Blonde Vanilla Latte and a Vanilla Latte?
A vanilla latte can be made with any espresso roast (dark, medium, or light). A blonde vanilla latte specifically uses a blonde (light) roast espresso, which tends to be milder and brighter in flavor.
Is an Iced Vanilla Latte Sweet?
Sweetness is up to you. The recipe suggests 2–4 tablespoons of vanilla syrup so you can adjust the sweetness to taste. Start with less and add more if needed.
More Coffee Shop Copycat Recipes to Try
- Starbucks Pink Drink
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup
- Gingerbread Latte
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Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
What You’ll Need
- Ice for filling the glass
- 2 to 4 tablespoons vanilla coffee syrup or to taste
- 2 ounces espresso cooled
- 6 ounces milk any variety
How to Make It
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Place ice in a glass, then pour in the vanilla coffee syrup.2 to 4 tablespoons vanilla coffee syrup
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Add the cooled espresso, pour in the milk, stir to combine, and enjoy.2 ounces espresso6 ounces milk
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Refer to the post above for tips, FAQs, and storage suggestions.
Notes
If you prefer to use brewed coffee instead of espresso, use a bit more coffee or brew it stronger to match the concentrated flavor of espresso.
Cold brew or concentrated coffee can be used in place of freshly pulled espresso for an iced version.
Nutrition
Calories: 215 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 6 g
Sugar: 37 g