Drink Recipe: The Turtle Latte

Join our coffee education connoisseur, Ryan Bledsoe as he shows us how to make a Frothy Monkey signature coffee drink, the Turtle Latte. We combine our Frothy Monkey Pecan Syrup, house-made chocolate sauce, house-made caramel sauce, and Howler espresso blend coffee to create a drink we’ve been making for 20 years. This is a must-try Frothy Monkey latte.

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What you need to make a Turtle Latte

20g Finely Ground Coffee (Howler Espresso Blend)
7ml Frothy Monkey Pecan Syrup
7ml Chocolate Sauce
7ml Caramel Sauce
Measured Shot Glass (ml)
8oz Oat, Whole or Alternative Milk (We’re using Oat)
Method of brewing espresso (machine, moka pot, aeropress, manual press, etc)
Method of steaming milk

Step By Step Turtle Latte Drink Build

Step 1 – Measure Syrups

Begin by adding 7 ml of Chocolate Sauce, 7ml of Caramel Sauce, and 7ml of Frothy Monkey Pecan Syrup to a measured shot glass.

Step 2 – Grind Espresso and Pull Shot

Next, dose 20g of finely ground Howler espresso blend coffee into your portafilter. Tamp, and place portafilter into group head. Make sure to place the measured shot glass with syrups beneath the portafilter, and begin pulling your shot.

Step 3 – Steam Milk, and Add Espresso to Mug

Pour 8 oz of milk into your milk pitcher. Steam milk until temperature reaches 135°F to 145°F. Then, stir your espresso to make sure the syrups have been fully infused with your coffee, and pour the shot into a 12 oz latte mug.

Step 5 – Pour Milk, and Create Latte Art

Before pouring, give your milk a stir to incorporate the foam into the rest of the milk. Start your pour a few inches above your mug to ensure the foam dives beneath the espresso crema layer. When your mug is about 80% full, begin creating your latte art.