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This Iced Lavender Latte takes just minutes to make, and rivals your coffee shop brew! The subtle floral lavender & vanilla notes lend such a lovely spring flavor.
Happy Tuesday, buddies! It's day two of #BrunchWeek and I have a yummy drink for you - Iced Lavender Latte! This cold coffee drink is super easy to make, and has a lovely subtle lavender flavor for a perfectly springy way to start the day. No need to mess with making your own flavoring or anything, either - Torani has you covered! Their delicious lavender and vanilla syrups will have your iced coffee ready in a pinch. Just as important as the drink you serve, however... is WHAT you serve it in! I was gifted these gorgeous Stella glasses from JoyJolt and they worked perfectly in this recipe!
I'll be the first to admit I don't have a lot of experience with lavender in food. It's not a flavor I normally gravitate to, so I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it. Well, I am very happy to announce that lavender is definitely a winner, especially in this coffee! I mixed it with vanilla syrup as to not be too overpowering, so it lends a lovely floral note without tasting like body wash {which is what I was afraid of!}. The lavender & vanilla work so well together to create an iced latte that tastes like spring!
I've been on the lookout for what my fellow bloggers have been making with the lavender syrup, and I am definitely impressed so far! My friend Christie over at A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures made these awesome LAVENDER MARGARITAS which sound amazing! Liz at Eat Move Make made these gorgeous Strawberry Lavender Smoothies, and Snacks & Sips made some lovely Sparkling Lavender Lemonade. I never knew there were so many fun uses for lavender syrup!
Be sure to check out everyone's new recipes for today!
BrunchWeek Beverages:
Iced Lavender Latte from The Baking Fairy
Mango Lemonade Cocktail from Kate's Recipe Box
Mango Wine Spritzer from April Golightly
Meyer Lemon Margarita from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Strawberry Lassi from Tip Garden
BrunchWeek Appetizers and Salads:
Breakfast Salad from Simply Healthyish Recipes
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Croque Madame Casserole for Two from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Crustless Zucchini Quiche from Platter Talk
Taco Spiced Crustless Quiche from Hardly A Goddess
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Bacon Cheddar Grits Casserole from Love and Confections
Easy Baked Oatmeal from Creative Southern Home
Vanilla Bean Scones from Cookaholic Wife
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Breakfast Poutine from The Redhead Baker
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Cheesy Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes from Seduction in the Kitchen
Mango, Melon and Berry Parfait from Family Around the Table
BrunchWeek Desserts:
Berry Cheesecake Tart from Sweet Beginnings
Springtime Stuffed Cupcakes from Eat Move Make
I hope you guys will give this iced lavender latte a try! It was definitely a new experience for me and I loved it {and so did my husband, which I totally didn't expect}! Let me know what you think!
My recipes for #BrunchWeek:
- Monday: Vegan Coffee Cinnamon Rolls
- Tuesday: Iced Lavender Latte
- Thursday: Vegan Mango Peach Toaster Pastries
- Friday: Vegan Biscuits & Gravy
- *for two iced lavender lattes*
- 2 cups freshly brewed dark roast coffee, chilled
- 1½ cups milk {dairy or nondairy both work!}
- 2 tablespoon Torani lavender syrup
- 2 tablespoon Torani vanilla syrup
- ice, to serve
- To make your iced lavender latte, simply divide the chilled coffee into two glasses.
- In a measuring cup, mix together the milk with the Torani lavender & vanilla syrups and stir to combine.
- Divide the milk mixture evenly, and top with additional ice if desired. Serve immediately!
Kyra Rodriguez says
That really looks so good and very refreshing! Will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!