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The Ozark Iced Latte Recipe

Inspired by The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms

Time8m

Serves1

espresso, whole milk, lavender syrup & honey served over ice

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Ingredients

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Espresso

5/8 oz (18 g) freshly ground espresso beans2.03 tbsp (30 ml) hot water (for espresso machine)

Milk & Sweeteners

8 oz whole milk1 tbs lavender syrup1 tsp Honey

Assembly

1 cup ice cubes1 to taste lavender sprig (garnish, optional)

Method

Espresso

Pull espresso

Measure and grind 18 g of fresh espresso beans to a fine espresso grind. Tamp evenly in the portafilter. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 30 ml) directly into a heatproof small pitcher or cup. If you don't have an espresso machine, brew 60 ml very strong coffee using an Aeropress or Moka pot and use 30 ml immediately.

Set the espresso aside briefly to stay hot while you prepare the milk and sweeteners. Do not let it cool completely — a touch of heat helps the honey dissolve.

Milk & Sweeteners

Combine sweeteners with milk

In a separate small pitcher, add 1 tablespoon lavender syrup and 1 teaspoon honey. Pour in 8 oz (240 ml) chilled whole milk. Stir vigorously for 15–20 seconds until honey is fully dissolved and the syrup is evenly distributed. Taste and adjust: add up to 1/2 tablespoon more lavender syrup or another 1/2 teaspoon honey if you prefer sweeter.

Optional - froth milk

If you like a lightly textured top, briefly aerate the milk mixture with a milk frother or steam wand for 5–8 seconds until slightly foamy but still cold. This step is optional for an iced latte.

Assembly

Assemble the iced latte

Fill a 16 oz (approx. 475 ml) glass with 1 cup of ice cubes. Pour the chilled lavender-honey milk mixture over the ice, leaving room at the top for espresso.

Add espresso

Slowly pour the hot double shot of espresso over the back of a spoon or directly into the glass so it layers on top of the milk for a pretty two-tone effect. The espresso will mingle as you sip; if you prefer fully mixed, stir once with a straw.

Garnish & serve

Garnish with an optional fresh lavender sprig or a light drizzle of lavender syrup on top. Serve immediately with a straw. Provide a small spoon if the espresso has layered strongly and the guest prefers to stir.