This Mocha Lavender Latte with Homemade Syrup is the perfect spring coffee drink to make at home. The delicate floral flavors pair perfectly with your morning coffee for love at first sip!
Spring is here and the birds are finally chirping! Planting an herb garden is one of my favorite ways to kick off spring. Lavender always makes its way into my herb box. I used to question what to do with it. Aside from using the lavender in floral arrangements, I like to dry the lavender out to use in cooking. Dried lavender flowers are perfect to make lavender simple syrup!
Homemade lavender syrup can be used to make a lavender latte or floral cocktails or mocktails. Looking for more unique recipes using simple syrups? Try this Blackberry Sangria that uses a homemade blackberry simple syrup. Or, try this Iced Strawberry Mocha Macchiato for a homemade drink that tastes like it is from one of your favorite coffee shops!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Lavender is associated with relaxation and calmness. This latte lends itself to a relaxing morning!
- Once you make the syrup, this latte takes less than 5 minutes to make.
- Your taste buds will thank you for this amazing flavor combination!
- No fancy equipment is needed to make this latte in the comfort of your own home.
ingredients
Simple ingredients are needed to make this cozy latte:
- Espresso gives this latte it's caffeinated punch!
- Milk makes the latte foamy and creamy.
- Cocoa powder gives the latte a rich chocolatey flavor.
- Lavender simple syrup is made from combining water, sugar and culinary grade lavender. This gives the latte a floral taste. To give the lavender syrup a purple color, I suggest adding some dried butterfly pea flowers.
Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card.
Substitutions
Try some of these simple substitutions to make this latte completely your own!
- Milk: Use whatever kind of milk you love. Whole milk will give this latte the creamiest and most authentic latte taste. However, dairy free milk alternatives such as oat milk or almond milk are great options.
- Espresso: If you don't have an espresso machine, don't worry! You can use very strong coffee in place of espresso. Coffee made in a French press is similar to espresso. You can also use cold brew coffee which is stronger than traditionally brewed coffee.
- Cocoa Powder: Substitute the cocoa powder with chocolate syrup or unsweetened chocolate chips. Brew the espresso or coffee over top and stir to combine.
- If you do not want to make your own simple syrup, you can purchase lavender simple syrup from brands such as Monin or Torani.
Variations
- Make this an iced latte by using cooled espresso or cold brew coffee and serve over ice.
- Make this latte decaf by using decaf coffee or decaf cold brew coffee.
- Make this latte dairy free by using dairy free milk alternatives such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Brew coffee or espresso using your preferred method.
Step 2: Add cocoa powder to hot espresso.
Step 3: Whisk cocoa powder with hot espresso.
Step 4: Add lavender simple syrup to milk.
Step 5: Froth milk for about 20 seconds until milk has doubled in size.
Step 6: Pour frothed milk over top of espresso. Optional, sprinkle with lavender sugar and top with whipped cream.
How To Make Lavender Simple Syrup
Step 1: Add water and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Step 2: Add lavender and butterfly pea flower to the pot. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Step 3: Once boiling, remove pot from the heat. Allow syrup to seep for 30-40 minutes until thick.
Step 4: Strain syrup to remove culinary lavender buds and butterfly pea flowers. Store syrup in an airtight container.
FAQ
Yes, you can adjust the lavender flavor of the latte by the amount of syrup you add. If you want less lavender flavor, use less syrup. The latte will not be as sweet. For sweetness without the lavender syrup, add more sugar. If you want more lavender flavor, add more of the syrup.
You can froth the milk using a handheld frother. Heat fresh milk. You can do this by heating a small pot over medium heat until the milk reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit or by microwaving the milk for 30-45 seconds. Place milk in a tall glass or pitcher. Put the milk frother inside the milk and move it up and down for about 20 seconds until the milk doubles in volume. For a latte, pour the frothed milk over top of the espresso with the foamy milk on top.
Lavender Simple Syrup can be used in cocktails and mocktails. It can also be drizzled on top of ice cream, used in salad dressings, or in place of honey.
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📖 Recipe
Mocha Lavender Latte Recipe with Homemade Syrup
Equipment
- Milk Frother
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Hot Espresso
- 6 ounces Milk of Choice
- 1-2 tablespoons Lavender Simple Syrup
Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Culinary Grade Lavender
- 2 teaspoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
Instructions
- Brew espresso using method of choice. Pour into a coffee mug.
- Add cocoa powder to the espresso. Whisk to combine.
- Add the Lavender Simple Syrup to the milk. Froth the milk for about 20 seconds until it doubles in size.
- Pour frothed milk to over hot espresso.
- Optional, top with lavender sugar and/or whipped cream.
Lavender Simple Syrup
- Add water and sugar to a small pot over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
- Add lavender and butterfly pea flower. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat. Let seep for 30-40 minutes until syrup thickens.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain and remove the lavender and butterfly pea flower. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
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