Description
This refreshing Turmeric Iced Latte combines the earthy warmth of turmeric and spices with your choice of milk and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Perfect for a cooling yet healthful beverage, this latte is shaken with ice to create a smooth, chilled drink with balanced flavors and a comforting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
Turmeric Iced Latte Ingredients
- 2-3 cups (480-720 ml) milk of choice (whole, almond, oat, or other preferred variety)
- 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
- Ice, as needed for chilling and serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients except ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly blend the spices, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Proper shaking ensures the spices are evenly distributed, giving every sip full flavor and consistent texture.
- Chill with Ice: Add ice to the shaker to chill the mixture rapidly and help blend the ingredients effectively. The ice lowers the temperature quickly without diluting the flavor if not melted significantly. Shake again briefly with ice present to ensure thorough chilling.
- Strain the Mixture: Strain the well-shaken turmeric latte mixture from the shaker into serving glasses filled with fresh ice. Straining removes any spice clumps and ensures a smooth texture in the final drink.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the turmeric iced latte right away to keep the spices suspended evenly. Drinking immediately prevents the spices from settling at the bottom, maintaining balanced flavor and appearance.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to preference.
- Use any milk variety to suit dietary needs or flavor preferences.
- Ground black pepper enhances the absorption of turmeric’s active compounds.
- For a warmer version, serve without ice and heat the milk mixture gently before shaking.
- Optional cardamom adds a floral note and complements the spice blend wonderfully.
