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Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato

Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato: Your Tropical Coffee Escape

Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato is a refreshing blend of coconut creaminess and bold espresso, perfect for a quick coffee escape.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cold Foam
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream Substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 1.5 tablespoons coconut syrup Use sugar-free coconut syrup for a lighter treat.
  • 0.25 teaspoon ube extract Use in moderation if you're new to ube.
For the Drink Base
  • 0.75 cup milk of choice (2% used) Feel free to use any milk variety.
  • 2 oz espresso Adjust to decaf for a caffeine-free option.
  • ice Essential for chilling the drink.
For Garnish
  • toasted coconut chips (optional) Can be omitted for simplicity.

Equipment

  • small jar
  • Tall Glass
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small jar, combine 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 1 ½ tablespoons of coconut syrup, and ¼ teaspoon of ube extract. Secure the lid tightly and froth vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
  2. Take a tall glass and fill it with ice to the top. Pour in ¾ cup of your choice of milk, followed by a drizzle of 1 ½ tablespoons of coconut syrup. Stir gently to meld the flavors.
  3. Brew 2 oz of espresso, keeping it hot, and slowly pour it over the back of a spoon into the glass filled with milk.
  4. Carefully dollop the prepared ube coconut cold foam on top of the drink.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Froth the cold foam well, layer the espresso carefully, and feel free to customize flavors as desired.

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