Honeyed Cardamom Iced Latte
A chilled coffee beverage combining bold espresso, creamy milk, fragrant cardamom, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together freshly brewed espresso, whole milk, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 4 oz whole milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 (for garnish) cardamom pod
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 2 oz of fresh espresso and set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 1 tbsp honey and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom. Add the warm espresso and stir until the honey dissolves completely.
- Step 3: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Step 4: Pour the espresso mixture over the ice.
- Step 5: Gently pour 4 oz of cold whole milk over the back of a spoon into the glass to create a layered effect.
- Step 6: Stir gently once before drinking to combine flavors.
- Step 7: Garnish with a single cardamom pod floated on top for aroma.
