Name: Spanish Latte Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (adjust to your liking); 1 cup whole milk; 2 shots freshly brewed espresso; Ice cubes

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Introduction

The Spanish Latte is a creamy and sweet coffee drink that combines rich espresso with smooth milk and condensed milk. It’s an easy treat to make at home, perfect for those who love their coffee with a velvety texture and a touch of sweetness.

A clear glass filled with iced coffee viewed from above, showing four large irregularly shaped ice cubes in light brown coffee with creamy froth floating around and bubbles scattered on the surface, all placed on a white marbled texture with a few blurred coffee beans nearby, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (adjust to your liking)
1 cup whole milk
2 shots freshly brewed espresso
Ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Add the sweetened condensed milk to your serving glass.
Step 2: Pour in the whole milk and stir to combine with the condensed milk.
Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
Step 4: Pour the freshly brewed espresso shots over the ice and give the drink a gentle stir before enjoying.

Tips & Variations

Use evaporated milk instead of whole milk for a richer, creamier texture.
Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
Try using almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Serve in a clear glass to showcase the beautiful layering effect before stirring.

Storage

The Spanish Latte is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave without ice, then add fresh ice before serving.

How to Serve

A clear glass filled with a three-layered iced coffee drink sits on a white wooden board on a white marbled surface. The bottom layer is creamy light beige with some swirling white ice, the middle layer is a mix of beige and light brown blending upward, and the top layer is rich dark brown coffee with visible ice cubes. A transparent glass straw is inserted at the top right of the glass. Coffee beans are scattered near the board on the white marbled surface, and a white bowl with coffee beans is blurred in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make a Spanish Latte without an espresso machine?

Yes. You can use strong brewed coffee or instant espresso powder as alternatives if you don’t have an espresso machine. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk?

If you prefer less sweetness, try using sweetened creamer or a homemade mixture of milk and sugar, but keep in mind condensed milk provides the unique richness this drink is known for.