Creamy Pistachio Latte Recipe: Better than the Coffee Shop
Learn how to make a creamy, quality pistachio latte at home! This combines rich espresso, silky milk, & sweet pistachio syrup.
Equipment
- 1 Espresso Machine
- 1 Stovetop
- 1 Small/Medium Saucepan
- 1 Milk Frother/Steamer – or heat milk in saucepan
- 1 Espresso Shot Glass
- 1 Chosen Mug, Glass or Tumbler
Ingredients
Pistachio Syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted Pistachios - no shell
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pistachio Latte
- 2 shots Espresso - 2-3 oz of very strong coffee
- 2 tbsp Pistachio Syrup
- 1 cup Milk - or non-dairy alternative
Instructions
- Grab a small or medium saucepan and pour in the water first, then the sugar. Set your stove to medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a low boil.
- Add pistachios and continue bringing to a low boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. This is where the flavor really builds.
- Take it off the heat, let it cool for a bit, and strain out the pistachios using a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. Now the syrup is ready to make the Pistachio Latte!
- Take 2-3 tbsp of the fresh syrup and pour it into your chosen mug! You can store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Brew a double shot of espresso, or you can use 2-3 oz of very strong coffee. Add it to your Chosen Mug.
- Steam 1 cup (8 oz) of milk or non-dairy alternative by using steamer/frother or heat in small saucepan until it’s steaming.
- Pour steamed/frothed milk into your Chosen Mug, and mix everything together. You’re ready to enjoy the latte!