Brown Sugar Lavender Shaken Espresso
A refreshing and unique coffee drink that combines espresso with brown sugar and a hint of lavender for a deliciously floral twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (dark brown preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon food-grade dried lavender
- Handful of ice cubes
- Splash of milk or oat milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan or microwave, warm the brown sugar, a little water (about 2 tablespoons), and lavender until the sugar melts. Let it sit for a minute or two, then strain out the lavender bits.
- Pull your espresso shots or make strong coffee.
- In a jar, add ice, espresso, and about a tablespoon of the lavender-brown sugar syrup. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until frothy.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and add a splash of your choice of milk.
Notes
Use food-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness. You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender, espresso, coffee, shaken drinks, floral beverages