Salted Honey Iced Latte Recipe: Creamy Coffee with Sea Salt Finish

Ingredients For A Salted Honey Iced Latte

• Nugget Ice – Any ice will work, but nugget ice is ideal for iced coffee drinks. If you don’t have a machine, some fast-food locations sell bagged nugget ice.
• Honey – Use 100% pure honey for the best flavor and a clean, natural sweetness.
• Sea Salt – A pinch to brighten and balance the sweetness.
• Espresso – See the section below for easy ways to make espresso at home.
• Whole Milk – Or your preferred milk for a creamier texture; alternatives like oat or almond also work.
• Heavy Cream or sweet cream coffee creamer – Optional for extra richness.

How To Make A Salted Honey Iced Latte

1. Fill a 12-ounce glass about three-quarters full with nugget ice and set aside.
2. Place 2 tablespoons honey and a pinch of sea salt into a small pitcher or heatproof glass. Brew 2 ounces of hot espresso directly over the honey and salt.
3. Use a hand frother or small whisk to blend and aerate the espresso-honey mixture for about 15 seconds. This helps dissolve the honey and creates a slightly frothy top.
4. Pour 4–5 ounces whole milk and 1 ounce sweet cream or heavy cream over the ice. Pour the espresso-honey mixture over the milk, stir gently if desired, and serve.
5. Optional: top with salted vanilla cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before serving.

Tips for the Best Iced Honey Latte

• Brew the hot espresso directly over the honey so the heat melts and dissolves it; this ensures it blends evenly into the drink.
• Leave the measuring spoon in the cup while brewing so any honey left on it dissolves from the hot espresso—then use that spoon to stir.
• If you don’t have a hand frother, transfer the espresso-honey mixture to a mason jar, seal tightly, and shake to combine. A protein shaker or cocktail shaker works well, too.

How To Make Espresso At Home

• Espresso Machine – An espresso machine gives the most authentic cafe-style shot. Many home models deliver great results if you want to invest.
• Instant Espresso – Quality instant espresso powders or granules can work in a pinch and make a surprisingly good base for iced lattes.
• French Press – While not true espresso, a strong French press brew yields a concentrated coffee that blends nicely into milk for an iced latte-style drink.
• Buy Shots – If you prefer, pick up espresso shots from your local coffee shop to make this drink at home.

Try Another Iced Latte Recipe

• Banana Bread Latte – A sweet banana-flavored latte topped with banana cream cold foam.
• Teddy Graham Latte – Cozy cinnamon and vanilla notes with honey and espresso.
• Fluffy Pumpkin Latte – A light, sweet pumpkin-flavored latte ready in minutes.
• French Toast Iced Latte – A dessert-like iced latte with rich, sweet flavors.
• Cookie Butter Latte – A sweet, creamy latte inspired by speculoos cookie butter.