Iced Caramel Latte Recipe – Coffee Shop Style, Made at Home | Melina Pakistan

Iced Caramel Latte Recipe: Coffee Shop Style, Made at Home

Bold Espresso Base Silky Caramel Finish Ready in 3 Minutes Best Served Iced

An iced caramel latte is the drink most people order without even opening the menu. It's the balance that makes it work sharp espresso, cold milk, and just enough caramel to round the edges off.

Making it at home isn't about copying a machine, it's about getting the ratios right. With Melina Caramel Syrup, that's the easy part this recipe takes about 3 minutes from espresso to glass.

Why This Recipe Works

Espresso is bitter and concentrated on its own. Cold milk mellows it out, and caramel syrup adds sweetness without turning the drink into dessert. The order you pour matters too building it over ice, rather than mixing it hot first, keeps the espresso's texture intact instead of watering it down.

Ingredients
20ml Melina Caramel Syrup Sweetens and rounds out the espresso's edge
120ml Cow Milk Cold, straight from the fridge
30ml Espresso Freshly pulled, or strong stovetop coffee
Ice Cubes A full glass, packed

No espresso machine? Use 30ml of strong stovetop moka pot coffee, or double-strength instant coffee, as a substitute.

Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Brew the espresso
Pull a fresh shot and let it sit for a minute so it isn't scalding hot.
2
Fill the glass with ice
Pack it fairly full this keeps the drink cold without diluting it too fast.
3
Add the caramel syrup
Pour 20ml Melina Caramel Syrup directly over the ice.
4
Pour in the milk
Add the cold milk, leaving a little room at the top for the espresso.
5
Top with espresso
Pour the espresso over the back of a spoon so it sits on top, then stir gently before drinking.
Pro Tips
Keep the milk coldRoom-temperature milk melts the ice faster and dilutes the coffee flavor.
Don't over-stirA gentle stir keeps the visual layers and lets the espresso flavor hit first.
Adjust caramel to tasteStart with 20ml and add more in 5ml increments rather than guessing high.
Try oat milkIt adds a subtle nutty note that pairs particularly well with caramel.
Variations to Try
Salted Caramel Iced LatteA pinch of salt in the syrup deepens the flavor.
Vanilla Caramel LatteAdd a splash of Melina Vanilla Syrup alongside the caramel.
Caramel Cold BrewSwap the espresso for 60ml of cold brew concentrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use instant coffee instead of espresso?

Yes dissolve a double-strength amount of instant coffee in a small amount of hot water and let it cool before using it in place of espresso.

Is this recipe sugar-free?

Not with the standard Caramel Syrup, which contains sugar. Melina's Sugar Free Syrups range has a caramel option if you'd prefer that instead.

Can I make this hot instead of iced?

Yes — skip the ice, warm the milk, and pour the espresso on top the same way for a hot caramel latte.

How strong is the coffee flavor?

With 30ml of espresso to 120ml of milk, it's a balanced latte rather than an intense coffee add an extra shot if you prefer it stronger.

Where can I buy Melina Caramel Syrup in Pakistan?

Order directly from melina.com.pk, with delivery across Pakistan.

Prefer tea over coffee? Try our Caramel Milk Tea next, or browse the full Coffee Syrups range.

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