The Bardinet Brandy Iced Vanilla Latte is a delicious iced coffee cocktail that’s perfect for summer. It combines smooth Bardinet Brandy with freshly brewed espresso, oat milk, vanilla syrup, and ice for an indulgent iced treat.
Bardinet Brandy is a French brandy that exemplifies the fruit-forward style for which the Cognac region is known. It uses a mix of grape varieties including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Folle Blanche. These grapes impart light and fruity flavors to the distillate. Bardinet brandies are aged for at least 2 years in French oak barrels to develop complexity, before being blended to create the final branded products.
Ingredients & Equipment for the Bardinet Brandy Iced Vanilla Latte
Ingredients:
- Bardinet VSOP brandy
- Freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- Oat Milk
- Vanilla syrup
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- Jigger
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Tall glass
- Measuring cups
- Spoon for stirring
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Bardinet Brandy Iced Vanilla Latte
Step 1: Brew your espresso.
You’ll need 1 shot of espresso for this cocktail. Brew it fresh using your espresso machine, then let it cool to room temperature. The espresso base provides the signature coffee flavor.
Step 2: Add brandy, espresso, milk, and vanilla syrup to a glass
Measure out 35ml of Bardinet VSOP brandy and pour into a glass filled with ice. Next, pour in your shot of cooled espresso. Add oat milk – or milk of your choice – dairy milk, plant-based milk, or even half-and-half work well. Finally, add 20ml vanilla syrup, depending on how sweet you like your drink. The vanilla syrup helps round out the flavors.
Step 3: Stir
Please stir gently and add more ice. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Step 4: Garnish and serve!
Garnish your Bardinet Brandy iced vanilla latte with extras like vanilla beans, chocolate shavings, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Sip and enjoy this luxurious iced coffee cocktail!
Change it up!
The best part of this cocktail is that it can be customized in many ways. Try some of these tweaks:
- Use different types of milk – dairy, plant-based, sweetened condensed, etc.
- Change up the ratio of coffee to milk based on your preferences
- Add flavored syrups – try hazelnut, caramel, mocha, or mint!
- Use different types of brandy – go for a VS, VSOP, XO or even try it with cognac
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup to taste
- Top with whipped cream and additional spices for a special treat
- Blend it into a boozy iced vanilla latte frappe!
Tips for the Best Iced Vanilla Latte Cocktail
- Make sure your espresso is freshly brewed and cooled – this prevents the drink from becoming watery
- Enjoy immediately before ice melts too much
So don’t wait for the coffee shop – make this elegant Bardinet Brandy Iced Vanilla Latte at home! With luxurious vanilla, hints of oak from the brandy, and rich espresso, it’s an indulgent summer cocktail that’s sure to satisfy your iced coffee cravings.
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The recipe is here!!
Bardinet Iced Vanilla Latte (vegan)
Ingredients
- 35 ml Bardinet VSOP
- 100 ml oat milk
- 20 ml vanilla syrup
- 1 shot or 25ml of espresso
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add the Bardinet VSOP, espresso, and vanilla syrup to the glass, then stir.
- Slowly top with the oat milk, then garnish with a pinch of cinnamon.