Lavender-Vanilla Iced Coffee
This easy iced coffee recipe is perfect for summer! Made with a homemade lavender vanilla bean syrup for a sweet, subtly floral flavor, plus whole milk and cream to round it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes*
- Total Time: 10 minutes*
- Yield: 1 iced coffee 1x
- Category: beverages
Ingredients
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Lavender Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) water
- 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lavender buds
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Iced Coffee (makes one):
- ice
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) chilled coffee or cold brew
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) whole milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lavender vanilla simple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Lavender Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:
- Combine water, sugar, lavender buds, and the seeds and pod of the vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Whisk together to combine. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for about an hour. Strain into a jar or other airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
To make Iced Coffee for one:
- Add ice to a glass. Pour in coffee, milk, simple syrup, and cream, and stir until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Does not include time required to steep and cool simple syrup.
This recipe makes enough simple syrup for multiple drinks.
Keywords: iced coffee, cold brew, lavender simple syrup, iced latte, summer drinks