Iced Lavender Latte with Homemade Syrup
A recipe for making a refreshing iced lavender latte at home, including instructions for a simple homemade lavender syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (chilled)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the syrup: Combine water, sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the lavender steep in the syrup for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the lavender buds. Let the syrup cool completely. This makes about 1 1/4 cups of syrup.
- To assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled lavender syrup to the glass, adjusting to your taste preference.
- Pour in the chilled coffee or espresso.
- Top with 1 cup of your chosen milk. Add vanilla extract now if using.
- Stir well before drinking.
Notes
- For a less floral taste, steep the lavender for only 15 minutes, or use 1 tablespoon of buds instead of 2.
- Use cold brew concentrate for a smoother coffee base in this iced drink.
- If you prefer a Lavender Vanilla Latte, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the syrup while it is steeping.
- Store leftover lavender syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15