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Iced Blueberry Latte: Save Money and Make This Viral Coffee Shop Favorite at Home

By Alexandria Brooks First For Women

Updated March 10, 2025 2:59 PM

blueberry milk coffee with some coffee beans and placed on a wooden plate Yuda Erlanda Yuda Erlanda/Getty

Warmer days ahead are a great reason to put hot coffee drinks on hold and dive into refreshing iced options. One iced coffee drink to try is a blueberry latte, which uses blueberry syrup to give the iced java sip a fruity twist. This drink has become popular in recent months on TikTok and in coffee shops, like The Nitro Bar in Rhode Island. So, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn how to make this drink at home for less. Here’s the scoop on this drink and an easy recipe to try!

What does a blueberry latte taste like?

A blueberry latte usually consists of espresso, milk, blueberry syrup and ice. These four ingredients create a sip that’s sweet, nutty and fruity. On top of this, the syrup gives the drink a slight purple hue—a clear sign that it’s not your average iced latte drink.

Easy method for making your own blueberry syrup

While you can buy premade blueberry syrup, making it from scratch is easy and allows you to control the ingredients. Follow this method from the KitchenDiva YouTube channel that requires just three ingredients.

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water.
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat once the fruit is softened.
Using a fork or potato masher, smash blueberries and let the mixture sit and cool completely.
Strain the mixture into a clean glass jar or container.
Sealed and store in the fridge for up to one week.

Bonus: For extra flavor, add lemon zest, vanilla extract or cinnamon to the mixture as it cools.

How to make a blueberry-iced latte at home

With your blueberry syrup now in tow, prepare this iced blueberry latte recipe (from YouTuber @sipswithyu) in mere minutes! Bonus: For a dairy-free milk alternative, consider an all-natural option like Mooala Oat Milk—which is creamy and contains just water, organic oats and sea salt.