Honeyed Cardamom Iced Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

1. Step 1: Brew 2 oz of fresh espresso and set aside to cool slightly.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
4. Step 4: Pour the espresso mixture over the ice.
5. Step 5: Gently pour 4 oz of cold whole milk over the back of a spoon into the glass to create a layered effect.
6. Step 6: Stir gently once before drinking to combine flavors.
7. Step 7: Garnish with a single cardamom pod floated on top for aroma.