For most, the arrival of Spring means a transfer from the warm and cozy aesthetic to all things light and refreshing. With De’Longhi’s Canadian barista partner, Simon-Pierre Caron, your coffee can also get Spring-ready with the creation of his one-of-a-kind Iced Vanilla Yuzu Latte.
A quick introduction to Yuzu: Yuzu is a small, yellow citrus fruit, popular in Japanese and Korean cuisines. It’s aromatic, with flavor notes similar to those of mandarin oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. While the rind is bitter, it can be zested like other citrus fruits.
Pairing Yuzu with your iced coffee is the perfect way to switch your winter coffee creation over to Spring, just like the rest of your closet. With De’Longhi’s new Dedica Maestro Plus Espresso Machine, you can get that local coffee shop boutique taste from the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 30g yuzu simple syrup (I recommend the prosyro brand)
- 5g vanilla simple syrup (homemade or 1883 Maison Routin brand)
- 250ml milk (cow or oat)
- 1x double espresso
- Ice cubes
Preparation
- Add the yuzu and vanilla syrup to a cup.
- Pour the espresso over the two syrups.
- Mix the syrup and espresso well to obtain a smooth texture.
- Fill a 16oz glass with ice and add the milk.
- Pour espresso mixture into glass.
- Stir well and enjoy.
Draft option
- Repeat steps 1 to 3
- place ice in a shaker and add milk
- pour espresso mixture into shaker
- seal well and shake for 30 seconds or until creamy
- Pour into a tall glass and enjoy