If you haven’t tried a cherry iced coffee, now is the time.

This cherry iced coffee is one of our favourite ways to make a drink at home that’s better than you can get at a coffee shop. It’s rich, slightly sweet from the cherry syrup, and balanced with creamy milk and strong espresso poured over ice. You can use any milk you like, but this is my favourite version lately. It feels like a summer coffee moment in a glass.

Cherry syrup

• 1 cup frozen cherries (or fresh pitted cherries)

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• Optional squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

Add cherries, sugar, and water to a small pot

Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat

Stir and mash the cherries slightly as they soften

Let simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and syrupy

Remove from heat and strain if you want a smooth syrup

Let cool before using or storing in the fridge

Ingredients (iced coffee)

• Cherry syrup

• 2 shots espresso

• 1 cup milk of your choice (homemade nut milk is my favourite)

• Ice (preferably nugget ice)

Homemade nut milk (optional)

• 1/2 cup almonds

• 1/2 cup coconut shreds

• 3–4 cups water

• 2–4 dates

• Pinch of salt

Blend in a blender then strain or use a nut milk maker

we use a Nama M1 (discount code:TWINCOAST10)

Instructions

1. Fill your glass with ice

2. Add cherry syrup (adjust to taste)

3. Pour in your milk of choice

4. Slowly pour over the espresso shots

5. Stir lightly and enjoy

Tips for the perfect cherry iced coffee

• Use strong espresso for the best flavour

• Pour espresso last for that layered look

• Add more cherry syrup depending on how sweet you like it

• Use nugget ice (it's the best)

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