Drink number 3! Raspberry Latte!

Today we will be making an extraordinary latte! I am making mine a Raspberry one but you can substitute any flavor you would like!

Take one Tablespoon of your flavored syrup and put it in the bottom of your cup.

Then add one Table spoon of a simple syrup. I make mine with one cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water boiled together. I keep it stored in a air tight container in the refrigerator. 

I like to place my cup on top of the espresso machine because the steam from the brewing espresso will make  my cup warm. And I think that just makes a better latte! But that may just be me!

Get your milk measured out. I use about four ounces. Usually skim milk steams better but all I had was whole milk. But have no fear! I have a secret trick to making whole milk steam! Add one small drop of pure vanilla extract! Just one small drop and it will steam just like skim milk.

One more tip for making milk steam well. Put your carafe in the refrigerator while you wait to steam your milk. You want it and your milk to be very cold!

OK, last tip for steaming milk! Do not move your carafe around while steaming. Hold it at an angle under the frothing aid.

There now you know all of my milk frothing secrets!

Then brew your espresso!

Isn't watching espresso brew so much fun! It is so pretty!

When your espresso has brewed and you have frothed your milk pour them in at the same time. You must pour them in at the same time to get the texture needed for a latte!

Then scoop out the extra milk foam and place it on top.

And there you have it! I perfect coffee shop latte in your own home! And total I paid only about $1.31 for it! How awesome is that!

Here is the recipe!

Flavored Latte

1 Tbs flavored syrup

1 Tbs simple syrup

4 ounces of milk (skim is best. If you use whole add one drop of vanilla.)

2 servings of espresso

Preparation

1. Pour your flavored and simple syrup into your coffee cup.
2. Brew your espresso.
3. Steam your milk. (which should be very, very cold)
4. Pour you espresso and steamed milk into the cup with the syrup at the same time. 
5. Scoop the extra foamed milk out of the carafe and put it on top of your latte!

Enjoy!

I give this latte a five out of five stars! It is fast and easy! And it is great for when you are on the go! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :)

The Thriving Cowgirl