Homemade Iced Lavender Latte with Simple Syrup
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Follow these steps to make a refreshing iced lavender latte at home using homemade lavender simple syrup.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Assembly
- Cuisine: Cafe Style
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 ounces) or 4 ounces cold brew concentrate
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Ice cubes
- Make the lavender simple syrup: Combine water, sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it, and let the lavender steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the lavender buds. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Prepare the coffee: Brew two shots of espresso or measure 4 ounces of cold brew concentrate. Let the coffee cool slightly.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled lavender simple syrup to the glass, adjusting to your preferred sweetness.
- Pour the cooled espresso or cold brew over the syrup and ice.
- Top with 1 cup of your chosen milk.
- Stir gently before drinking.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use oat milk or almond milk.
- If you prefer a stronger floral taste, steep the lavender for 45 minutes.
- You can store leftover lavender simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Use chilled espresso or cold brew for the best iced results.
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: 10
- Cholesterol: 15