Iced Lavender Latte with Homemade Syrup
Make a refreshing Iced Lavender Latte at home using a simple homemade lavender syrup. This recipe balances floral notes with strong coffee.
- 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 espresso or cold brew concentrate
- 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 syrup from the heat. Let the lavender steep in the hot syrup for 30 minutes. This prevents a soapy taste.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the lavender buds. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Prepare your coffee: Brew espresso or strong cold brew concentrate. Let it cool slightly.
- 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 the cooled coffee over the syrup and ice.
- Top with 1 cup of your chosen milk. Stir gently before drinking.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor without over-steeping, use 1 tablespoon of buds and steep for 45 minutes.
- Oat milk or whole milk works well for a creamy texture.
- If you prefer a less intense floral flavor, use half the amount of syrup and add a small splash of simple syrup for sweetness.
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