Vanilla Bourbon London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)
A sweet fall take on a coffee shop classic, this latte combines Earl Grey tea with a homemade bourbon vanilla syrup and freshly steamed milk.
Servings 1 latte
Calories 102kcal
Ingredients
Bourbon Vanilla Syrup
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Bourbon
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
Bourbon Vanilla London Fog
- 3 oz Water boiling
- 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag
- 2-3 tsp Bourbon Vanilla Syrup
- 8 oz Milk
Instructions
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and liquid appears transparent. Allow the water to just begin to boil, and then turn off the heat and transfer to a heat-proof jar.
- Add the tea bag and boiling water to a 12-ounce mug. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, then squeeze out any excess liquid from the tea bag and remove. Stir in 2 tsp of the syrup.
- Steam and/or froth the milk using your preferred method:- Use your espresso machine- Warm the milk the microwave or on top of the stove until about 110F, then use a handheld milk frother until foamy- Add cold milk to a jar and seal tightly, shake until it's frothy, and then microwave uncovered for 30 seconds.
- Give the tea a gentle stir, then pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back any foam. Once you have added all of the liquid milk, remove the spoon to add the foam on top of the mug.
- Taste and add additional syrup if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: You can make the bourbon vanilla syrup up to 3-4 weeks in advance and store it in a sealed container in the fridge.
- Make it plant-based: Use your favorite dairy-free milk substitute, trying to find one that froths well, such as oat milk.
- Alcohol content: If you use a 90 proof bourbon, such as Maker's Mark, and 2 teaspoons of syrup in a 12-ounce drink, the total ABV of the latte is about 0.1%, which is less than many products considered "no-alcohol."