The Recipe That Has Us Rushing to the Store to Buy Blueberries

The Recipe That Has Us Rushing to the Store to Buy Blueberries originally appeared on Parade .

When  blueberries are in season, I try to use as many as I can in as many ways as possible. For me, a bounty of berries is usually put to great use in quick breads,  cobblers ,  salads , muffins or just as a tasty topping for  Greek yogurt . But this summer, blueberries have gotten a little boost because they're the star ingredient in a viral drink: the blueberry iced latte. 

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What Is the Viral Blueberry Latte?

This internet-famous drink originated in and is largely associated with  The Nitro Bar , a Rhode Island-based coffee shop with four locations. While there are multiple user-generated interpretations on TikTok, the general formula involves making blueberry syrup or blueberry honey, adding your milk of choice and topping it all off with a shot of espresso. Not only is the drink hyper-seasonal, but it's a simple method to add some pizzazz to your morning coffee routine. 
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How to Make the Viral Blueberry Latte

You can't have a blueberry latte without blueberry syrup, so that's where we're going to start. I cooked 1 1/2 cups of blueberries and 1/4 cup of honey (you can also use granulated sugar) over medium heat, pressing down on the berries to release their juices. Allow the syrup to come to a simmer, then strain and let the mixture cool. 

Add some of the blueberry syrup to a tall glass, then fill with ice. Pour 1 cup of milk into the glass and then top with a shot of espresso. 

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What Did I Think of the Viral Blueberry Latte? 

It was a treat! I don't personally love overly sweet fruity or candy-like flavors (peace and love to  coffee creamers ) in my coffee and espresso, so I was a little wary of this drink. The very first sip was a big one-two punch of blueberry that took me by surprise, but as I continued sipping, I found the blueberry syrup to be a nice foil to the bitter espresso. 

The more syrup you add, the sweeter and more berry-forward your drink will be, and more syrup will also make the drink a bit more colorful. If you don't have blueberries around, you could also use blackberries ,  strawberries or  raspberries . In a pinch, you could also go for a spoonful of berry jam mixed with a bit of water to thin it out. 

Overall, this drink was tasty, but it's not something I would make on the regular. That said, I am interested in trying blueberry syrup in my matcha lattes, which I think could be a winning combo and would make for a pretty drink, too. 

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The Recipe That Has Us Rushing to the Store to Buy Blueberries first appeared on Parade on Aug 8, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.