When it comes to making homemade lattes, the best flavor comes from homemade latte syrups. Easy to make with straightforward ingredients and much more budget-friendly than storebought syrups, these DIY versions are the answer!
While the warm, comforting flavor that comes from almond extract pairs beautifully with the rich, bold coffee flavor, it doesn’t stop there. Try it in a cocktail, mocktail, or even in baking. Make a batch and enjoy it throughout the week. Live your best life, you wonderful human!
Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener, made with water and sugar. When the goal is to sweeten drinks specifically, this easy-to-make syrup is the answer because it eliminates gritty sugar crystals in your beverage. Whether it’s in hot or cold drinks, simple syrup incorporates thoroughly and is the best option for adding sweetness.
It’s also super easy to flavor. Did someone say flavor of the week?! From fresh herbs like rosemary to fresh mint, or classic cafe flavors like vanilla or caramel syrup, a fall favorite autumn spice, or hey, even berry syrups, there’s no end to the flavor you can add with simple syrup.
Orgeat syrup is a sweet syrup made from almonds and sugar with a little rose water and/or orange flower water. It was originally made with a barley-almond blend. It has a pronounced almond taste and is used to flavor many cocktails.
Storage Tips for Syrup
Now that you have homemade almond syrup, allow it to cool then transfer it to an airtight container. I prefer using a glass jar with a lid. Store it in the fridge and have it at the ready!
It will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge, sometimes longer. Flavored syrups do tend to spoil faster than plain simple syrup but still have a pretty significant shelf-life. Check for any moldy spots or an off-smell if you are storing it for a long time.
It isn’t recommended to store homemade syrups at room temperature for longer than a day or two, as they have a higher chance of spoiling and/or crystallizing.
As I mentioned earlier, there are so many fantastic uses for almond syrup. Of course, the most common is with beverages like coffee, tea, and cocktails. There are other ideas, too, take a look!
- Almond Latte – or just stir it into a mug of coffee.
- You can also use it in cold coffee recipes like iced lattes or cold brew!
- Stir it in tea, or make a tea latte.
- Use it in cocktails made with amaretto for added almond flavor.
- Add it to warm or cool milk for a kid-friendly drink.
- Toss it with mixed berries, drizzle on yogurt with granola, or add it to a smoothie.
- Brush on a freshly baked cake, like this vanilla bean cake, or this strawberry angel food cake, for extra flavor.
What You’ll Need to Make Almond Syrup
If you’ve never made simple syrup before, then you might think it’s complicated to make a latte syrup at home. I sure did before…until I realized how darn easy it actually is.
Guess what else…those store-bought varieties might have a few added ingredients and preservatives, and making it at home only requires two ingredients (ok 3 if we count water). It’s simple and you know exactly what’s in it!
- Almond Extract: the easiest way to get the warm, fruity, nutty flavor. I highly recommend using pure extract, not an imitation as some can have a funny after-taste.
- Granulated Sugar: for a simple, straightforward sweetener.
- Water: good ol’ water! Use filtered if you have it.
DIY Orgeat Recipe – the quick & easy way!
FAQ
Is almond syrup good for you?
Does almond syrup have almonds in it?
Is almond syrup the same as orgeat?
What does almond syrup taste like?
What is almond simple syrup?
Almond simple syrup is a homemade syrup made with almond extract, sugar, and water that is great to add to a variety of drinks or desserts. What do you use almond simple syrup for? There are so many things you can use almond syrup for including – Should you refrigerate almond syrup? Yes! Please keep refrigerated between uses.
Do all almonds contain seed oil?
Almond oil is a vegetable oil extracted from almonds. Almond usually refers to the fruit of the almond tree Prunus dulcis. However, technically, almond is the seed found inside the fruit generated by the almond tree. There are two types of almond trees, those that bear sweet fruit and those that bear bitter fruit.
How do you make simple syrup with almond extract?
Remove from heat. Stir in almond extract. Dissolve the sugar in water. Remove from heat and stir in the extract. Add the extract once the simple syrup is off of the heat to ensure it retains the most flavor! You can use it immediately in coffee or tea, or store it to have when you’re ready to use it.
What can you do with almond syrup?
As I mentioned earlier, there are so many fantastic uses for almond syrup. Of course, the most common is with beverages like coffee, tea, and cocktails. There are other ideas, too, take a look! Almond Latte – or just stir it into a mug of coffee. You can also use it in cold coffee recipes like iced lattes or cold brew!