Floral oat milk latte blended with espresso and soothing lavender, ideal for a cozy, dairy-free drink.
# What You Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1/4 cup water
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
→ Latte
04 - 2 shots (2 oz) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
05 - 2 cups oat milk
06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons lavender syrup, to taste
07 - Ice, as desired
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds and set the syrup aside to cool.
02 - Brew 2 shots of espresso or prepare 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee using your preferred method.
03 - Warm the oat milk in a saucepan or use a milk frother until hot and foamy. For an iced version, use cold oat milk and skip heating.
04 - Pour the desired amount of lavender syrup into a mug or glass. Add the brewed espresso or coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to combine.
05 - For an iced latte, add ice to the glass before pouring in the espresso and oat milk. If desired, garnish with additional dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest.
