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21 In drinks/ food/ Recipes

How to make an iced lilac latte

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This iced lilac latte is a delicious spring dream. Homemade lilac syrup and iced espresso elevate your afternoon pick me up.

Today we’re talking lilacs and lattes. Two of my favorite things. If you’ve been here awhile, you probably remember my lilac lemonade that goes viral every spring over on Pinterest. Being that it’s lilac season, I decided to try a lilac latte. I love lavender in coffee, so I thought, why not lilac?

It’s surprisingly really easy to make with only three ingredients – espresso, lilac syrup and cream. And if you’re nervous to try floral flavors in your coffee, just do it! The floral is very subtle and just takes your average espresso and makes it even more magical.

Are lilacs edible?

Yes lilacs are in fact edible! They are part of the olive family believe it or not. So not only can you cut and enjoy the smell of lilacs, but you can also capture their essence in some amazing recipes using lilac syrups, sugars, and adding their blooms to different foods.

I have some more lilac recipes and other ways to use lilacs in this post here.

How to make lilac syrup

I used this recipe from The Spruce Eats to make my lilac syrup for my lilac latte.

You will want to make sure that you know the source of your lilacs to ensure that they are free of any pesticides and other chemicals. Also the longer you allow the lilacs to infuse, the stronger the flavor will be.

I stored my syrup in a dispenser like this one so that I could use it to add to my coffee. Keep refrigerated for 2 weeks.

(You can also use lilac syrup over ice cream, or use to make whipped cream for just a few other ideas!)

How to make an iced lilac latte

You will need:

Lilac syrup
Iced espresso
Cream or half & half

Directions:

1.) In a small glass, pour some cream and add a few pumps of lilac syrup.

2.) Use a frother to whip until it becomes a nice frothy consistency.

3.) Fill a large glass with ice.

4.) In the glass with ice, pour some iced espresso or coffee.

5.) Top with the foamed lilac cream and add a few lilac blossoms.

Enjoy!!!

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Iced Lilac latte

Iced espresso is topped with creamy foam and a sweet and subtle lilac syrup

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Ingredients

2 tbsp lilac syrup
1 cup espresso iced
1/2 cup cream

Instructions

In a small glass, pour some cream and add a few pumps of lilac syrup.
Use a frother to whip until it becomes a nice frothy consistency.
Fill a large glass with ice.
In the glass with ice, pour some iced espresso or coffee.
Top with the foamed lilac cream and add a few lilac blossoms.

Keyword coffee, lattes, lilac, spring drinks

May 13, 2024 By Nicolle

14 In DIY/ garden/ home

6 ways to use lilacs from your garden

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I was invited to join some friends today for all the gardening ideas so get ready for all the pretty things and to be inspired! I am sharing 6 ways to use lilacs from your garden so scroll down to see them all.

6 ways to use lilacs from your garden

Growing up, my grandmother had a huge lilac tree in her yard. I used to love to stand under it and smell the fragrant blooms and clip some to bring home. To this day, every time I see or smell lilacs, I think of my grandmother. I’ve always had a lilac bush at our home and this year the boy’s got me 2 new bushes for Mother’s Day.

But did you know that besides clipping them to put in vases, there are other ways to use lilacs? Unfortunately lilacs only thrive for a few short weeks but there are other uses to make them last.

From edible confections, to using in your beauty or skin care regimen, here are 6 other ways to use lilacs from your garden.

1.) Lilac Lemonade

Lilacs add a nice floral touch to lemonade for a pretty and refreshing sip. Click here for my lilac lemonade recipe. It’s become quite the favorite over the past few years. And I think adding a splash of crisp rose goes well too!

2.) Freeze them into ice cubes

Not only does this make your ice cubes or water look pretty, but it adds that light floral aroma too! It just elevates your traditional water a little bit and makes you feel a little more fancy which I am all for.

You can also use these lilac ice cubes to roll on your face to help reduce any puffiness, redness, and brighten your skin. (I’ll link my flower ice molds here, aren’t they so pretty?)

3.) Lilac ice cream

Lilacs can be used in so many desserts from scones to cupcakes and ice cream. Have you ever made your own ice cream? It’s really simple to do, you can see some of my easy no churn ice cream recipes here. This lilac ice cream from Havoc in the Kitchen looks phenomenal and is on my summer bucket list to make this year. Click here for the recipe.

photo credit – Havoc in the Kitchen

4.) Make a Simmer Pot

If you haven’t hopped on the simmer pot train yet, what are you waiting for? (I say that with love of course). There’s so many lovely combinations you can do to fill your home with different seasonal aromas. And it looks really pretty on the stove too. I’m sharing my lilac simmer pot here.

You can use any pot but I love this glass one from Amazon.

5.) In the bath

Add a few lilac blossoms to your bath water and the steam will almost act like a simmer pot and diffuse throughout.

Or you could also dry some blossoms and mix with epsom salt to make a refreshing bath soak.

6.) For your complexion

Lilacs are a natural astringent making them great for your skin. Infuse some lilacs in a bottle of witch hazel, allowing to infuse for about 2 days and then spritz on your face or use a cotton ball. It helps treat acne, fine lines and wrinkles.

Lilacs are also really good for soothing sunburns and scratches. Combine the petals in a carrier oil like jojoba oil or even coconut oil to make a lotion or salve.

And how about one more for the road?

If you love coffee, then you must try this iced lilac latte!