Iced Misto Calories

An Iced Misto is made with brewed coffee, while an iced latte is made with espresso and milk. The brewed-coffee base gives an Iced Misto a different flavor and a generally less espresso-forward character.

No, an Iced Misto is based on brewed coffee, not espresso. That distinction is what separates it from an iced latte, though recipes and café menus can vary.

A plain Iced Misto is not usually sweetened; it is made with brewed coffee and milk. Added sugar, flavored syrup, or a sweetened milk alternative will make it sweeter.

Brew coffee, let it cool, then combine it with milk and pour it over ice. Cooling the coffee first helps keep the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the drink.

An Iced Misto contains caffeine from its brewed-coffee base. The amount varies with the coffee, how strongly it is brewed, and the serving size; using decaffeinated brewed coffee makes a decaf version.

Yes, you can use cold brew in an Iced Misto, although the result will taste different from one made with hot-brewed coffee that has been chilled. Mix the cold brew with milk and serve over ice.

An Iced Misto is commonly made with dairy milk, but you can use oat, soy, or almond milk instead. Each alternative changes the drink’s creaminess and flavor, so choose one that suits your taste.

Yes, an Iced Misto can be made with decaffeinated brewed coffee if the café offers it. Ask for decaf specifically, since the standard version is made with regular coffee.

Yes, you can refrigerate an Iced Misto briefly in a covered container, but it tastes best freshly made. Remove the ice before storing it, since melting ice dilutes the coffee and milk.