Looking for a way to escape in the morning before you dive into your day? Try making my Iced Lavender Vanilla Lattes as a fancy morning ritual.
Hi all! I’m checking in quick this week with a way to spruce up your morning coffee habit. I love my morning cold brew but sometimes I want to extend that weekend feel into the work week, especially on those days when I’m not quite ready to head to the office. To keep the relax, weekend vibe alive during the week, I created an easy, iced lavender vanilla latte with a homemade simple syrup which will transport you momentarily into vacation mode!
Lavender is a beautiful flavor on its own but I like the addition of vanilla as it cuts the flowery edge that sometimes comes along with lavender. With the addition of vanilla, you still get the flowery lavender flavor but without that overpowering ‘sucking flower petals’ finish. The vanilla adds a subtle sweet note that mellows the lavender ever so slightly.
Making the syrup takes just 10 minutes, and 8 of those minutes don’t require you to do a thing; just sit and wait while it steeps, which means you can carry on with the rest of your business while the magic happens.
Once the syrup’s made, let it cool and then you’re ready to be your own fabulous barista! My favorite way to enjoy this iced lavender vanilla latte is with Chameleon Cold Brew and coconut milk creamer. I love the nutty flavor the coconut adds and it plays so nicely with the vanilla lavender syrup.
To create the latte, fill your glass with ice and cold brew, add 1-2 tablespoons of lavender vanilla syrup (depending on your preference for sweetness) followed by a splash of creamer. [amazon_textlink asin=’B00KGIANQ2′ text=’Drop in a straw’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’hermodernkitc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2859f29c-3c4a-11e8-9ef8-7317c519b8f4′], stir, sip, and enjoy your iced vanilla lavender latte.
I promise, starting your day off with your own Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte will make you feel extra fancy.
Ingredients
Method
- Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved
- Remove from heat and stir in lavender
- Let steep 5 minutes
- After 5 minutes, check the flavor level of the lavender, if you'd like it a bit stronger, let it steep 3 additional minutes. Do not let it steep longer than 8 minutes or it may turn bitter
- Strain out the lavender using a fine mesh strainer
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let cool completely
- Store in the fridge for up to two weeks
- For the latte, pour cold brew over ice, add the desired amount of lavender vanilla syrup and creamer. Stir to combine and enjoy.