Advertisement

Try expert barista Celeste Wong's recipe for lavender espresso tonic, then try her caramel iced coffee, espresso and tonic and classic iced coffee. Now try our mocktail recipes and floral recipes.

Celeste says, "Looking for summery coffee serves? It’s coming up to lavender season and it’s already trending. English lavender is a herb similar to thyme or rosemary, so it’s a perfect addition to the on-trend coffee serve, espresso tonic. It’s refreshing, floral and perfect for summer. Try elderflower syrup if you don’t have lavender or spike it with a little gin for an extra kick."

How to make your own lavender syrup

  • Dissolve 5 florets (1 tbsp) lavender into 1:1 water and sugar (e.g. 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar) in a saucepan.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, cool, then strain.

Lavender espresso tonic recipe

Ingredients

  • 30ml espresso (cooled) or strong cold brew
  • 15ml lavender syrup (more to taste) - buy online or make with fresh lavender!
  • 150ml carbonated tonic water
  • 15ml lemon juice
  • lavender sprigs, to garnish

Method

  • STEP 1

    Extract your espresso and let it cool or chill. Use store-bought or homemade lavender syrup (recipe above). Fill a glass with ice then add lavender syrup, tonic water and lemon juice. Add the cooled espresso and stir. Garnish with lavender sprigs.

Now try more coffee recipes.

Bowls of biscoff ice cream with melted biscoff drizzed on top

Authors

Celeste Wong in a kitchen with a pour over coffee
Celeste Wong
Advertisement

Comments, questions and tips

Rate this recipe

What is your star rating out of 5?

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Overall rating

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement