Whereas we had been in Wisconsin for our anniversary journey final month, we stopped by a lavender farm store referred to as Island Lavender and it smelled so superb! Lavender is one in all my favourite scents, and it was actually tempting to purchase so many issues from the store! We did purchase some lavender, and different lavender scented goodies like teas and soaps, however it additionally could have influenced what I ordered for flavors every time we stopped at espresso retailers alongside the way in which, as a result of I grew to become fairly keen on lavender lattes. I’m a espresso lover, so earlier than the journey, I scoped out regionally owned espresso retailers to cease at each day. I ordered lavender lattes no less than 4 occasions. Iced or sizzling, they’re one in all my favourite flavors now, and if I see one on a menu I’m tempted to order it, particularly throughout the summer time. I do know it sounds kinda bougie, however if you’re a lavender lover like me and you’ve got tried one I’m positive you realize why I like them! And as I discovered final weekend, they’re very easy to make at house too! Since we’re nonetheless technically in summer time, I made an Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte and it turned out fabulous!
I at all times adore it and respect it when espresso retailers make their very own home made syrups, and it’s actually fairly easy to do if you want to make your personal deliciously flavored drinks at house! You simply make a easy syrup with half water, half sugar then add your flavors for infusion. This time I used common sugar as a result of I wished to create a vibrant purple syrup with the lavender, however you possibly can use different sweeteners like brown sugar, coconut sugar or maple syrup if you’re doing one thing fall flavored (I can be posting a recipe utilizing that quickly, as a result of I additionally made a espresso drink with that final weekend). Additionally, a word on this syrup, I selected so as to add butterfly pea flowers to be able to tint it purple as a result of I believe that’s enjoyable! I occurred to have a big bag readily available simply ready for use. The factor about them although is that they tint the liquid blue and it’s a must to add a contact of lemon to make it purple, which is what I did, in case you’re questioning in regards to the small quantity of lemon in my syrup recipe. You cannot style the lemon while you make the drink although. The butterfly pea flowers are optionally available, and when you would not have them and need a less complicated recipe, you may simply infuse with the lavender. In about 5 minutes you have got a scrumptious syrup you can preserve within the fridge for a month!
I haven’t got an espresso maker, so I simply used robust brewed espresso and it labored out nice! I used oat milk for this as a result of it’s my absolute favourite, particularly in espresso. I frothed the milk and syrup, and a contact of vanilla collectively earlier than including it to make it a bit extra clean, and it labored out good! Lastly I topped it off with some coconut whipped cream simply to be enjoyable. I do know that isn’t conventional for a latte however I used to be feeling indulgent that day. If you’re questioning the place you get a can of coconut whipped cream from, Aldi sells it and it’s superior!
This drink turned out so scrumptious! It was so balanced, simply the correct amount of sweetness with the sunshine scent of lavender and vanilla, so clean! It was scrumptious iced, and that is most likely how I’ll take pleasure in it for the previous couple of days of summer time, however I attempted it in some sizzling espresso as properly and it was superior! If you’re a lavender fan, positively give this Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte a attempt! Or perhaps use it to change up from all of the pumpkin spice lattes for a bit.
Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte
Makes 1
Latte:
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 cup robust brewed espresso
- 1-2 Tbsp lavender vanilla syrup (relying on how candy you prefer it), recipe follows
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- Coconut whipped cream (optionally available for topping)
Directions:
To make the latte, add the ice and occasional to a tall glass. In a smaller glass, mix or whisk the lavender syrup into the milk, then pour over the espresso within the glass. Prime with whipped coconut cream if desired.
Lavender Syrup
Makes 1 cup, 16 servings
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 1 Tbsp butterfly pea flowers (optionally available for coloration)
- 2 tsp lemon juice (use if utilizing butterfly pea flowers to show it purple)
Directions:
In a measuring cup, mix the entire syrup elements and stir to dissolve sugar. Let sit for 5-7 minutes, then pressure right into a jar to take away the solids, and chill. Retains within the fridge for a month.
