Lavender Honey Iced Latte
A cafe-style iced latte sweetened with a floral lavender honey syrup, poured over ice with cold milk for a calming, elegant coffee drink.
Ingredients
- 4 oz brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup whole milk or oat milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water (for syrup)
- 2 tsp culinary dried lavender buds
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
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1
Make the lavender honey syrup. Combine 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water (for syrup), and 2 tsp culinary dried lavender buds in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until honey dissolves, then let the mixture come to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
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2
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small jar or bowl, pressing the lavender to extract flavor. Discard the lavender buds. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
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3
Fill each glass with 2 cups ice cubes. Pour the cooled 4 oz brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled evenly over the ice.
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4
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lavender honey syrup to each glass and stir to combine.
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5
Pour 1 cup whole milk or oat milk over the top. Stir gently and taste, adding more syrup if desired. Serve immediately.