Warm up your holiday season with a delightful Cranberry Latte, merging the rich flavors of espresso with a sweet and tart cranberry essence. This vibrant beverage not only brings festive joy to your cup but also surprises you with a creamy cranberry-infused whipped cream. Let's create this modern fusion drink that is sure to become a festive favorite.
Ingredients
🧃 1/2 cup Cranberry Juice for syrup, Sol Vita by S
🧃 1-2 tablespoons Cranberry Juice for whipped cream, Sol Vita by S
🍚 1-2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
☕ 2 oz (60ml) Espresso, Walnut Coffee
🥛 200-250 ml Milk
🧴 1/2 - 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A
Instructions
1- Prepare Cranberry Syrup:
- Pour 1/2 cup of Sol Vita by S cranberry juice into a small saucepan.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and stir to combine.
2- Boil Cranberry Syrup:
- Place the saucepan on a stove burner.
- Bring the mixture to a boil until it bubbles vigorously, creating a simple syrup.
3- Pour Cranberry Syrup:
- Pour about 30-45ml of the prepared cranberry syrup into the bottom of a clear glass mug.
4- Froth Milk:
- Pour the desired amount of milk into a stainless steel frothing pitcher.
- Steam/froth the milk using the steam wand of a DeLonghi espresso machine.
5- Pour Frothed Milk:
- Pour the frothed milk into the glass, over the cranberry syrup.
6- Mix Milk and Syrup:
- Use a handheld electric frother to mix the milk and cranberry syrup directly in the glass.
- The mixture will turn a light pink.
7- Brew Espresso:
- Brew 2 oz (60ml) of espresso via a DeLonghi espresso machine.
- Pour it carefully into the glass atop the milk mixture.
8- Prepare Cranberry Whipped Cream:
- Combine 1/2 - 3/4 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A with 1-2 tablespoons of Sol Vita by S cranberry juice in a separate glass.
9- Whip Cream:
- Use the handheld electric frother to whisk until it becomes light, airy, and thick with a light pink foam appearance.
10- Top Latte:
- Spoon the cranberry whipped cream onto the top of the prepared latte.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5-10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 150-250
Proteins: 6-8g
Fats: 7-10g
Carbohydrates: 15-30g
Equipment:
- Small Saucepan
- Spoon
- Measuring Spoon/Cup
- Fluted Clear Glass Mug
- Wooden Coaster
- DeLonghi Espresso Machine
- Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher
- Handheld Milk Frother
- WALNUT COFFEE Espresso Measuring Glass
Cooking Tips
- Ensure the cranberry syrup is thoroughly boiled for an enhanced depth of flavor.
- The color of your final drink should have visible layers for a delightful presentation.
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