Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 2 tbsp (4g) dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 3/8 cup (90ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) 2% milk
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) lavender simple syrup

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and 1/2 cup (120ml) water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in 2 tbsp (4g) dried culinary lavender buds and 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract.
  4. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes to extract the floral oils.
  5. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar, discarding the buds.
  6. Pour 3/8 cup (90ml) chilled heavy cream and 1/4 cup (60ml) chilled 2% milk into a narrow glass jar.
  7. Stir in 2 tbsp (30ml) of the homemade lavender simple syrup until combined.
  8. Insert a handheld frother at a slight angle, keeping the wand mostly submerged, and froth on high for 30–60 seconds until the liquid doubles in volume and reaches a thick, soft-peak consistency.
  9. Lift the frother to check if the foam holds its shape for a few seconds; if the mixture is still too runny, froth for another 15 seconds.