Honey Lavender Cortado
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Honey Lavender Cortado

Balanced cortado sweetened with lavender honey syrup and topped with dried petals.

Prep 5 min
Craft 0 min
Total 5 min
Servings Serves 1
Difficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • • 1 shot espresso
  • • 1 oz lavender honey syrup
  • • 2 oz steamed milk
  • • Edible lavender petals

Method

  1. 1Add lavender syrup to a Gibraltar glass.
  2. 2Pull espresso directly over the syrup.
  3. 3Steam milk to a velvety texture and add to the glass.
  4. 4Tap lightly to integrate.
  5. 5Finish with a pinch of edible lavender petals.

Bartender notes

  • • Keep lavender syrup subtle to avoid a soapy note.
  • • Use equal parts espresso and milk for true cortado balance.

Pairings

  • • Serve with lemon shortbread cookies
  • • Pair with goat cheese crostini

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 130 kcal
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbs: 19 g