Description
A refreshing and vibrant Turmeric Iced Latte made with a blend of milk, warming spices like turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom, sweetened with maple syrup and served over ice. This dairy or plant-based latte is quick to prepare, vegan-friendly, and perfect for a healthy, flavorful chilled beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Base
- 2-3 cups (480-720 ml) milk of choice (whole, almond, oat, or other preferred variety)
Spices and Sweetener
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons (4.5 g) ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground cardamom (optional but recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) vanilla extract
To Serve
- Ice, as needed for chilling and serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients except the ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly blend the spices, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, ensuring an even distribution of flavor and smooth texture.
- Chill the Mixture: Add ice to the shaker to rapidly chill the mixture without diluting it significantly. Shake briefly again with ice to ensure thorough chilling and integration of flavors.
- Strain into Glasses: Strain the well-shaken turmeric latte from the shaker into serving glasses filled with fresh ice. This removes any spice clumps and creates a smooth texture in the final drink.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the turmeric iced latte right away to keep spices suspended evenly and maintain balanced flavor and appearance before the spices settle.
Notes
- Use any milk variety depending on preference or dietary needs (dairy or plant-based).
- Cardamom is optional but adds a lovely aromatic depth to the latte.
- Shaking vigorously is key to blending spices well and preventing clumps.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and to keep spices evenly dispersed.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free if using plant-based milk.
