Nitro Bar Copycat Cherry Vanilla Latte
Published Date: November 1, 2024
Cherry Vanilla Lattes have taken Tiktok by storm thanks to The Nitro Bar! Fruity and cozy, this Viral iced latte is filled with Homemade Cherry Vanilla Syrup, milk of your choice, and a strong shot of espresso!
Once you try this TikTok Viral drink, try my Protein Coffee that is just like the TikTok viral recipe!
What Is The Nitro Bar?
The Nitro Bar has recently gone viral on Tiktok for their marketing style along with their exciting and delicious menu. The Nitro Bar owner, Audrey, started her business by maxing out a credit card and opening a coffee cart in Rhode Island out of her parent’s basement. The business quickly grew and a storefront was opened, along with several other locations over some time.
Audrey posts interview-style Tiktoks where she asks her employees questions that can be quite serious- like “What is the most caffeinated drink you’ve recently made?” or questions as hilarious as “What is the weirdest drink you’ve seen in our comments?” and then goes on to try every drink that is made.
If you’re lucky enough to live in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, The Nitro Bar has several locations with menus full of coffees, matcha, pastries, and sandwiches. If you’re not so lucky, like me, a homemade version will have to do along with watching their TikToks on repeat.
Nitro Bar Cherry Vanilla Latte Ingredients
- Cherry Vanilla Simple Syrup
- Milk of your choice
- Espresso of your choice
- Ice
Tips & Tricks
- Prepare the simple syrup at least one hour in advance to allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before adding it to your drink.
- I use frozen cherries in the simple syrup recipe, but you can also use fresh cherries. Frozen cherries contain more water and will yield slightly more syrup.
- Use your favorite type of dairy or dairy-free milk, as well as your favorite type of espresso. If you’re lucky enough to live close to an actual Nitro Bar location or a storefront that has Nitro Bar on tap, use their coffee or espresso for a more authentic flavor that is true to the original!
How To Make Nitro Bar’s Cherry Vanilla Latte
If you find yourself asking, “How can I try the Nitro Bar Cherry Vanilla Latte if I live across the country from Rhode Island?!” Look no further!
Step One: Make Cherry Vanilla Simple Syrup and allow to chill for at least 1 hour before using.
Step Two: Fill your glass with ice, then add milk of your choice.
Step Three: Add Cherry Vanilla Simple Syrup.
Step Four: Top with espresso. Stir if desired, and enjoy!
FAQ’s
Yes! Use your favorite hot espresso and layer your drink in the same order as you would iced, except simple omit the ice from the drink.
A typical latte is made using espresso, although The Nitro Bar offers their latte with their Nitro brew. The choice is yours! I recommend using a very, very strong coffee if you do not want to use espresso.
Yes and no. For optimal results, I recommend mixing the syrup with the hot espresso before adding ice or milk so it can evenly mix. For an exact Nitro Bar dupe, you’ll want to start with ice, then add syrup, then add milk, and top with espresso. The Nitro Bar’s Cherry Vanilla Latte is beautifully layered so you can see the deep burgundy of their cherry vanilla syrup.
The syrup can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 2 weeks. I wouldn’t recommend making and storing the Cherry Vanilla Latte due to the ice in the drink.
My personal preference for a latte is whole milk, but if you’re looking for a good dairy-free option, oat milk is a great choice for a creamy and frothy latte.
Nitro Bar Copycat Cherry Vanilla Latte
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz cherry vanilla simple syrup
- 4-6 oz milk of your choice, to taste
- 1 shot espresso
- ice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add milk to the glass,
- Add the cherry vanilla syrup to the glass.
- Top with espresso. Stir and enjoy!
