This Starbucks Copycat Iced Hazelnut Latte is made with roasted homemade hazelnut syrup and it's absolutely delicious! Learn how to make your favorite Starbucks drink at home. It's super easy and so simple!
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Why You'll Love This Latte
Just like Starbucks - If you're a fan of the Starbucks Hazelnut Latte, hot or cold, you're gonna love this drink! It's sweet, nutty, and so easy to make! Plus it's cheaper and you don't have to leave your house to get one!
Homemade syrup - Once you start making your own syrups, you won't want to go back to store-bought! Homemade syrups are easy to make and always pack a lot of flavor! You know exactly what's going into your drink, how much sugar there is, and where the ingredients came from.
Ingredients
- Hazelnuts - Look for plain raw hazelnuts so that you can roast them yourself in the oven. You can make the syrup with raw hazelnuts but roasting them enhances their flavor and I highly recommend it.
- Cane sugar - This is my go-to because it's neutral and won't overpower the hazelnut flavor. Brown sugar or coconut sugar can also be used. Maple syrup would also be a great option.
- Vanilla extract - This is optional but vanilla goes really well with hazelnuts and coffee and rounds out all the flavors.
- Espresso - I highly recommend using freshly brewed espresso for this latte. That's what Starbucks uses and what lattes are made with. If you don't have an espresso maker, you can use cold brew or regular brewed coffee but you'll need to up the amount because espresso is stronger.
- Oat milk - My favorite dairy-free milk for coffee drinks is oat milk but you can use any milk you'd normally use in a latte.
Starbucks Sizes
Listed below are the sizes of Starbucks drinks and the measurements of ingredients for each. The recipe card is made for a grande drink which is the most common.
- Tall - 1 shot of espresso, 1-2 tablespoon hazelnut syrup, ⅓ cup milk
- Grande - 2 shots of espresso, 1-3 tablespoon hazelnut syrup, ½ cup milk
- Venti - 3 shots of espresso, 2-4 tablespoon hazelnut syrup, ⅔ cup milk
Step-by-Step Instructions
First start by making the hazelnut syrup. I recommend doing this ahead of time so that it's ready for you in the morning when you make your latte.
Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Add hazelnuts to a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn.
Transfer them to a plate or a bowl and use a paper towel to remove the skins. It’s ok if a few stay on.
Finely chop the hazelnuts and add them to a saucepan with water and cane sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Take it off the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow the syrup to sit in the pan for at least 10 minutes to let it cool and absorb even more flavor from the hazelnuts.
Strain the syrup into a glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Fill a tall glass with ice about ¾ way up and brew two shots of espresso. Pour the espresso over the ice and add hazelnut syrup to taste.
Froth your milk using a milk frother on cold settings or by using a handheld milk frother. Pour the milk over the coffee and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Serving
You can serve the latte as is or add some whipped cream on top. I like using coconut milk whipped cream since I normally use oat milk but regular whipped cream works just as well.
Roasted hazelnut topping - You can set aside a few roasted hazelnuts after roasting them for the syrup, finely chop them, and sprinkle them on top of the whipped cream for extra hazelnut crunch. Mix them with turbinado sugar and ground cinnamon to add extra sweetness and flavor.
FAQs
Yes, almonds or pecans would be a great option! Check out my Chestnut Praline Latte for homemade chestnut pecan syrup!
I like Hazelnut Syrup by Monin. I haven't tried their roasted hazelnut but I'm sure it's also delicious!
More Starbucks Coffee Drinks
Starbucks drinks are my favorite to recreate so there are tons on the blog and I'm always adding new ones! Below are five of my favorite coffee drinks but you can also head over to the Starbucks Drinks category to see all the latest Starbucks drinks. There are lots to choose from, not just coffee drinks!
- Iced Honey Almond Milk Flat White - If you've never tried coffee with honey, I highly recommend it!
- Iced Caramel Macchiato - So easy to make!
- Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte - With homemade cinnamon crunch sprinkle!
- Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso - One of the most popular recipes on the blog and a classic!
- Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso - This one is my personal favorite! Chocolate and coffee really are the perfect match!
📖 Recipe
Iced Hazelnut Latte
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Chill Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Your favorite Starbucks latte made with homemade roasted hazelnut syrup.
Ingredients
Hazelnut Syrup:
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cane sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Iced Hazelnut Latte:
- Ice
- ½ cup oat milk (or your favorite milk)
- 2 shots of espresso
- 2 tbsp hazelnut syrup (or to taste)
Instructions
Hazelnut Syrup:
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
- Add hazelnuts to a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn.
- Transfer them to a plate or a bowl and use a paper towel to remove the skins. It’s ok if a few stay on.
- Finely chop the hazelnuts and add them to a saucepan with water and cane sugar.
- Bring the syrup to a boil stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Take it off the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow the syrup to sit in the pan for at least 10 minutes to let it cool and absorb even more flavor from the hazelnuts.
- Strain the syrup into a glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Iced Hazelnut Latte:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Brew your espresso and pour it over the ice.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of the hazelnut syrup, or to taste.
- Froth your milk if desired and pour it over the coffee and syrup.
- Stir everything together with a straw, and enjoy!
Notes
Hazelnut syrup: It keeps well in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I recommend making it with cane sugar for a pure hazelnut flavor. I tend to use dark brown sugar for a more gingerbread molasses flavor. A mix of regular brown sugar and cane sugar also works great and gives you a little bit of both. The recipe makes 1 cup of syrup which is enough for about 8 servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 17.5 g
- Sodium: 51.2 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
Lauren Michael Harris
Hazelnut creamer had been my go-to for the past few months, but I found this recipe for homemade syrup and HAD to try it. It's SO MUCH BETTER! This is definitely how I'm making my coffee for the foreseeable future!
Bernice
Oh gosh! Thanks for the reminder... I was instantly hooked on these when they came out on the menu. And believe me, that was a LONG time ago. I am that old. I really appreciate the wholesome ingredients in this recipe because I like to know what's in my food and drink!
Tammy
Worth every bit of effort if you ask me. I love making my own specialty coffees at home...there's just something about the process that is so comforting in itself. Plus homemade is always better. This latte sound so refreshing...definitely to be my new guilty pleasure!
Elaine
Mama mia! This is exactly what I need for this summer! My favorite drink no questions asked. Time to make it at home (no more takeouts)!
Claire
This iced hazelnut latte was SO good and I love that this recipe teaches you how to make the hazelnut syrup from scratch. Hands down the best hazelnut syrup I've had.
Kristina
Love the idea of making this homemade to avoid those pricey Starbucks drinks. I prefer this version, knowing that everything is homemade and nothing added that I can't control. The taste was very very good!
Isabelle
This is my go to iced latte recipe during the summer. I have a ninja espresso machine that can brew espresso designed for iced drinks, so I make it in that and it turns out perfect. Love the homemade hazelnut syrup too!
Dennis
I surprised my wife with these lattes today and she absolutely loved it! Who knew they were this easy to make.
Loreto and Nicoletta
This is perfect, especially with rising food costs and tight budgets. What a great homemade syrup. I am so craving one of these maybe a Grande! Thanks for sharing! ❤️😍
Ramona
I love love love hazelnuts and I'm not sure why I've not thought of doing this before. This iced hazelnut latte was so good that even my kids want it now regularly. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and delicious recipe and idea!