cooking · Recipe
Vanilla Latte
From a video by Morgan Eckroth · 9 min watch
A classic vanilla latte featuring a homemade 2:1 salted vanilla syrup and lactose-free whole milk for a creamy, balanced, and sweet result.
Source video — Morgan Eckroth on YouTube
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Total time
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Hands-on
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Servings
1 serving
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Ingredients
Ingredients scaled to 1 serving
- 200 g sugar
- 100 g hot water
- 10 g vanilla paste
- ½ g kosher salt
- 2 espresso, double shot
- 5 oz lactose-free whole milk
- ½ oz sugar
Preparation
- Step 1Combine sugar and hot water in a carafe or bowl.
- Step 2 · 15 secondsStir for 15 seconds to dissolve the sugar and lower the temperature.
- Step 3Add vanilla paste and stir until fully incorporated.
- Step 4Add kosher salt and stir to combine.
- Step 5Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Step 6In a separate pitcher or cup, combine the salted vanilla syrup and the double shot of espresso.
- Step 7Add the lactose-free whole milk to the mixture.
- Step 8 · 15 secondsWhisk the mixture using a handheld milk frother for 15 seconds.
- Step 9Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Notes
- The 2:1 syrup ratio provides higher viscosity for better drink texture.
- Lactose-free whole milk is recommended as it is perceived as sweeter due to the breakdown of complex sugars into simple sugars.
- Salt acts as a flavor enhancer and balances the inherent bitterness of coffee.
- If using alternative milks, source a barista series or coffee-focused version for better texture.
- If not using vanilla paste, substitute with two scraped vanilla pods.