Iced Strawberry Ube Latte Recipe
16 oz
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Ingredients
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Ube syrup
Strawberry puree
Latte assembly
Method
Ube syrup
- 1
Cook ube
Combine grated ube and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until ube softens and begins to release color, about 4–6 minutes.
- 2
Simmer with sugar
Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/8 tsp salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring, for 6–8 minutes until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
- 3
Finish syrup
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla. If you prefer a smoother syrup, transfer mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if desired. Let cool to room temperature. Makes about 1/3–1/2 cup ube syrup.
Strawberry puree
- 4
Blend strawberries
Place hulled strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Pulse until a smooth or slightly textured puree forms, about 20–30 seconds.
- 5
Adjust and chill
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Transfer to a bowl and chill briefly in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the drink. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you want a seed-free puree.
Latte assembly
- 6
Prepare espresso
Brew two shots of espresso (about 2 oz total) or 2 oz strong brewed coffee. Let the espresso cool slightly (30–60 seconds) so it won’t melt all the ice immediately.
- 7
Build the drink
In a 16 oz serving glass, add 3 tbsp ube syrup and 3 tbsp strawberry puree. Add ice cubes to fill about 3/4 of the glass (about 1 cup). Pour the 10 fl oz cold milk over the ice and gently stir once or twice to begin mixing the syrups with milk.
- 8
Add espresso
Slowly pour the two shots of espresso over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass so it layers slightly, creating a marbled effect. Stir gently to integrate more if you prefer a uniform color and flavor.
- 9
Garnish and serve
Top with optional whipped cream (about 2 tbsp) and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes or crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Serve with a straw and a long spoon for stirring. Drink chilled.