Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Warm the Milk
- In a small saucepan, gently heat milk over medium heat until warm and steamy — don’t let it boil.
Step 2: Mix in the Flavors
- Whisk in your chosen base ingredients — beetroot, pitaya, or rose syrup — along with sweetener and vanilla.
- Keep whisking until smooth and frothy.
- 💡 Pro Tip: Use a handheld frother for that café-style foam texture.
Step 3: Pour & Serve
- Pour into your favorite mug or glass. Top with foam, sprinkle a little extra beet or pitaya powder for color, and enjoy warm and cozy.
- For an iced version, pour over ice and use cold frothed milk instead. 🧊
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate: Store leftover latte in a sealed jar for up to 2 days. Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in a microwave before serving. Cold Version: Shake over ice and serve chilled with frothed milk.🥄 Variations
Pink Mocha Latte: Add 1 teaspoon white chocolate or cocoa powder. Strawberry Pink Latte: Blend in 2 fresh strawberries or strawberry purée. Coconut Rose Latte: Use coconut milk and a splash of rosewater for tropical vibes. Pink Matcha Fusion: Mix pink pitaya with matcha for a “sunrise latte.” Spiced Pink Latte: Add cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg for warmth. Protein Latte: Stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a nourishing boost. Iced Pink Latte: Pour over ice and top with cold foam or whipped cream. Pink Vanilla Oat Latte: Use oat milk and extra vanilla for a dessert-like flavor. Pink Collagen Latte: Add collagen powder for a beauty elixir twist. Honey Lavender Pink Latte: Add a drizzle of honey and a hint of lavender syrup.❓ 10 FAQs
What gives a pink latte its color?Natural beetroot powder, pink pitaya (dragon fruit), or rose syrup. Does it contain caffeine?
Usually no — but you can add a shot of espresso if you’d like! Can I make it vegan?
Absolutely! Use almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk and plant-based sweeteners. Can I use fresh beets?
Yes — blend a small cooked beet with milk and strain before heating. What’s the best milk for frothing?
Oat milk or whole milk froths beautifully for creamy texture. Can I make it cold?
Definitely — it’s gorgeous served over ice! Is it sweet or earthy?
It depends — beet lattes are mildly earthy, pitaya lattes are fruity, and rose lattes are floral-sweet. Can I add espresso to make it stronger?
Yes! That’s a “pink beet latte with espresso” — a gorgeous energy boost. What can I use instead of beetroot powder?
Pitaya powder, hibiscus powder, or strawberry purée all add pink tones. Can kids drink it?
Yes — it’s caffeine-free and full of natural goodness!
