Matcha Lavender Latte Cocktail
This Matcha Lavender Latte Cocktail blends creamy, earthy matcha with gentle floral lavender and just enough sweetness. A frothy, calming, and unique drink—delicious hot or iced, and easy to make at home for a peaceful sip any time.
Equipment
- Bamboo whisk (chasen) or small metal whisk
- Milk frother or handheld frothing wand
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Small saucepan
- Cocktail shaker (for iced)
- Heatproof mug or glass
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 1-2 teaspoons lavender syrup or homemade lavender simple syrup
- 6-8 oz milk oat, almond, dairy, or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon honey, agave, or sweetener optional, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup optional, for extra flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon dried lavender flowers or culinary lavender for garnish
- ice cubes if serving iced
Instructions
- Sift matcha powder into a bowl using a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour about 2 oz hot (not boiling) water over the matcha and whisk with a bamboo whisk until frothy.
- Warm or froth your milk in a saucepan or with a frother.
- Mix lavender syrup and sweetener into the milk (add vanilla syrup if using).
- Pour the milk mixture into the whisked matcha.
- For an iced version, shake matcha, milk, and syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Top with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds right before serving.
Notes
Ceremonial-grade matcha gives a smooth, mellow flavor. For homemade lavender syrup, simmer equal parts water and sugar with dried lavender, then strain. Adjust syrup and sweetener to taste—lavender can get strong fast. This drink is creamy, floral, and earthy—hot or iced!