In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and sliced strawberries.

Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. The strawberries will break down, and the syrup will thicken slightly.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the syrup into a bowl or jar, pressing the strawberries to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the strawberry pulp.

Let the syrup cool to room temperature. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Brew a shot of espresso or make a strong cup of coffee using a French press, Moka pot, or any strong coffee brewing method.

In a separate glass or small pitcher, combine the milk with 2-3 tablespoons of the strawberry simple syrup. Stir well until the syrup is fully mixed with the milk. Adjust the amount of syrup based on your desired sweetness.

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.

Pour the freshly brewed espresso over the ice.

Slowly pour the strawberry-flavored milk into the glass over the ice and espresso. The milk will mix with the coffee, creating a beautiful layered effect.

Give the drink a good stir to mix all the flavors together.

(Optional): For a fancy touch, you can garnish your iced strawberry latte with a few slices of fresh strawberries or a sprig of mint.