Description
This Iced Golden Milk Latte is a refreshing and healthful spiced beverage featuring turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger blended with milk and lightly sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Served chilled over ice, it offers a delicious way to enjoy the anti-inflammatory benefits of golden milk in a cool, invigorating drink perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Golden Milk Base
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
To Serve
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, pour the milk and add turmeric powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, black pepper, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Heat the Mixture: Gently heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to help dissolve the spices and sweetener without bringing it to a boil, ensuring a smooth and aromatic infusion.
- Cool Down: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the golden milk mixture to cool down to room temperature to prepare for serving.
- Strain if Desired: Optionally, strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to achieve a smoother texture free from sediment or spice particles.
- Serve Over Ice: Pour the cooled golden milk into a tall glass filled with ice cubes and enjoy immediately as a refreshing iced beverage.
Notes
- Use any type of milk according to preference or dietary needs, including dairy or plant-based alternatives such as almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Warming the spices gently helps to release their flavors without destroying beneficial compounds that can be sensitive to high heat.
- Black pepper enhances the absorption of turmeric’s active ingredient curcumin.
- This recipe serves one tall glass but can be multiplied for more servings.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and plant-based milk products.
