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    Lavender White Mocha Frappé

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch of White Mocha Sauce and a batch of Lavender Syrup, each making about 12 servings)$0.69/drink169 cal/drink

    Uses White Mocha Sauce — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

    Standard

    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso, freshly pulled (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/cold brew)
    • 1 tbsp White Mocha Sauce (make a batch ahead of time -- it's a fresh-cream sauce, so it only keeps about 1 week in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Lavender Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1.5 cups ice (about 10-12 standard cubes)
    • 4oz cold milk
    • Optional: whipped cream and a pinch of dried culinary lavender for topping

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of White Mocha Sauce and Lavender Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already -- the white mocha sauce only keeps about a week, while the lavender syrup keeps a full 2 weeks.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee/cold brew) -- no need to cool it first.
    3. 3.Add the espresso, white mocha sauce, lavender syrup, ice, and cold milk to a blender.
    4. 4.Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy with no ice chunks left.
    5. 5.Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream and a pinch of dried culinary lavender if using, and serve immediately with a straw.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (4oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $0.69

    Calories per drink

    169

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    Our Lavender White Mocha pairs real culinary-grade lavender against a genuinely sweet white chocolate sauce, split 1 tbsp each. This blends that same pair with espresso, milk, and ice into a proper slushy frappé instead of pouring it over cubes — arguably the more popular way this drink shows up on social media in the first place.

    Make Both Bases First (Just Once)

    This recipe assumes you already have a jar each of White Mocha Sauce and Lavender Syrup in the fridge. The white mocha sauce is a fresh-cream sauce that only keeps about a week; the lavender syrup keeps a full 2 weeks.

    Building the Frappé

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz), or brew strong coffee/cold brew instead.
    2. Add the espresso, 1 tbsp of the white mocha sauce, 1 tbsp of the lavender syrup, 1.5 cups of ice, and 4oz cold milk to a blender.
    3. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy.
    4. Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream and a pinch of dried culinary lavender if using, and serve immediately with a straw.
    Café Lavender White Mocha Frappé vs. Home Version
    Café grande lavender white mocha Frappuccino-style blended drink (specialty-menu pricing)$6.75
    Home lavender white mocha frappé (espresso, milk, ice, both bases)~$0.69
    Savings per drink$6.06

    Both bases together cost about $3.96 total to make (~$3.24 for the White Mocha Sauce batch, ~$0.72 for the Lavender Syrup batch) — the same pair of jars behind the latte version.

    Assumptions: grande-size blended drink, national-average specialty-menu pricing for a two-flavor combo Frappuccino-style drink, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans, culinary-grade dried lavender at typical specialty-grocery pricing. No seasonal ceiling — at 5 a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,454/year back in your pocket versus the café version.

    Swaps & Notes

    • No espresso machine? Strong cold brew or a moka pot shot both work fine.
    • Careful with the lavender. Use culinary-grade dried buds only (not decorative/floral-shop lavender) and don’t oversteep the syrup — too much reads as soapy rather than floral. See the Lavender Syrup recipe for the exact steeping time.
    • Prefer it poured over ice instead of blended? See the Lavender White Mocha and use its Hot/Iced toggle.
    • Watching sugar? See the Sugar-Free Lavender White Mocha for the same 1 tbsp each method with a lower-sugar build — blend it with ice yourself for a frappé version today.

    Recipe Card Summary

    Lavender White Mocha Frappé

    • 2oz espresso + 4oz milk + 1 tbsp White Mocha Sauce + 1 tbsp Lavender Syrup (both made ahead) + 1.5 cups ice, blended
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.69/drink vs. $6.75 café equivalent

    FAQ

    Do I need a whole new syrup for this, or does it reuse the latte’s jars?

    It reuses the same 1 tbsp each of White Mocha Sauce and Lavender Syrup behind the latte version — this page just blends instead of pours.

    Is lavender actually safe to put in a drink?

    Yes, as long as it’s food-safe/culinary-grade lavender specifically sold for cooking or baking, not decorative lavender from a craft or floral shop. See the Lavender Syrup recipe for sourcing notes.

    Can I make this without a blender?

    Yes — the iced Lavender White Mocha uses the exact same espresso, milk, and syrup quantities poured over ice instead of blended.

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