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Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte

This drink opens with a soft floral note, then settles into creamy vanilla and coffee warmth.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lavender syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
  • Ice
  • Optional: dried lavender for garnish or a light milk foam topping
  • For the lavender syrup:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

Method
 

  1. Make the lavender syrup
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and dried lavender. Bring it to a gentle simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain out the lavender and let the syrup cool completely before using.
  4. Build the latte
  5. Fill a glass with ice. Add the lavender syrup and vanilla syrup first, then pour in the espresso or strongly brewed coffee. Top with milk and stir gently so the flavors blend without losing that layered look.
  6. If you want it to feel extra special, finish it with a tiny pinch of dried lavender or a soft crown of foam.

Notes

The lavender keeps it graceful, the vanilla makes it comforting, and the coffee gives it enough structure to stand beside the macarons without stealing attention.