As the weather begins to heat up you need a drink to cool you off but it’s also late afternoon and you need a quick pick me to help you finish the office grind, (see what I did there?). Rather than go for a walk outside only to fight your way through a huge line at your usual coffee joint; pack one of these lavender-honey ice latte’s instead.
Lavender-Honey Simple Syrup
Yields about 8-10 ounces
- 2 teaspoons fresh lavender flowers (if using dried, cut this to 1 teaspoon)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup honey
Directions
1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Turn heat to low and stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Simmer an additional 5-7 minutes, or until syrup coats the back of a spoon. (While simmering, watch carefully so it doesn’t boil over or burn.) It will thicken a bit more when cooled.
3. Remove from heat and let cool. If you prefer a smooth drink, strain out the lavender. Allow syrup to cool completely before using.
Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Yields enough for approximately 4 iced lattes
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
- 4 cups cold water
Directions
1. Add coffee to a French Press. Pour the cold water over the grounds, ensuring that all of the grounds get wet.
2. Let steep overnight, or for 8-16 hours.
3. After coffee has steeped, use the plunger on the French Press to strain your coffee.
4. Pour brewed coffee concentrate into a container that can be covered and stored in your refrigerator. Discard the coffee grounds.
5. Coffee concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Lavender-Honey Iced Latte
Yields 1 beverage
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lavender-honey simple syrup (recipe below)
- 1/3 cup coffee concentrate (recipe below)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup ice
Directions
1. Add simple syrup to a glass.
2. Pour coffee concentrate and milk into the glass.
3. Add ice as desired.
4. Stir and enjoy!
Recipe source: Off Beat and Inspired
Photo source: @sarah.ann.wirth
