Lavender Iced Coffee!

One of my favorite blogs to follow is a great lifestyle blog called Skunkboy. You should all go follow her here http://www.skunkboyblog.com/ The other day on her Instagram she posted a shot of Lavender Iced Coffee and I was instantly intrigued. I did a little looking around online and found a recipe for Lavender Syrup here http://gerberink.hubpages.com/hub/Coffee-and-Tea-Syrup-Recipes. So I gave it a try

 

It's really rather simple:

 

Lavender Syrup

2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1/4 cup fresh lavender blossoms

 

Mix everything well in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.

Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 min (I just removed it from the heat, put a lid on and let steep for 15 min)

Strain through a coffee filter or a strainer lined with cheesecloth (I used a fine mesh chinois)

Let cool.

 

 

For my coffee I used almost a full ounce of syrup to a 12oz serving and I think it was a bit too much. I would recommend starting at 1/2 ounce (or half a shot) of syrup and you can always add more to taste. I put in some half & half as well :)

 

 I like the smell of lavender but have never cared for it in any beauty product form. I have only tasted it in shortbread and cake form and LOVE both of those, but I really wasn't sure how well lavender would go in coffee. Well....it is delicious!!! It blends really nicely and cuts down a bit on the coffee's bitterness while adding a touch of sweetness. I recommend everyone trying it!

 

Enjoy!