Description

This Earl Grey Lavender Milkshake is a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite, blending fragrant Earl Grey tea and soothing lavender with creamy vanilla ice cream. The subtle citrus notes from fresh orange juice and a touch of honey deliver a perfect balance of floral, citrus, and sweetness. Ideal for a refreshing and indulgent treat, this milkshake is both elegant and refreshing.

Ingredients

Scale

Tea Infused Milk

1 cup milk
2 tbsp loose-leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 tea bags)
1 tsp dried culinary lavender

Milkshake

2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1/2 a fresh orange

Optional Garnish

Fresh orange slices
Lavender buds

Instructions

Heat Milk and Infuse Tea: Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it just begins to steam, making sure not to boil it. Add the Earl Grey tea and dried culinary lavender to the milk and let it steep for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Strain the milk to remove tea leaves and lavender, then allow it to cool completely before using.
Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the cooled tea-infused milk, vanilla ice cream, honey, and the juice of half a fresh orange. This combination creates a rich yet delicate flavor profile balancing floral, citrus, and sweetness.
Blend Milkshake: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring a consistent texture throughout.
Serve and Garnish: Pour the milkshake into glasses and garnish with fresh orange slices and a sprinkle of lavender buds for an elegant presentation and added aroma.
Enjoy Immediately: Serve right away to savor the fresh, indulgent, and perfectly chilled milkshake with its unique blend of flavors.

Notes

Be careful not to boil the milk when heating, as it can affect the flavor and texture.
Adjust honey amount according to your preferred sweetness level.
For a vegan option, substitute milk and ice cream with plant-based alternatives.
Steeping time can be adjusted to taste; longer steeping will intensify tea and lavender flavors.
Optional garnishes enhance aroma and presentation but can be omitted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Earl Grey milkshake, lavender milkshake, floral milkshake, refreshing drink, vanilla ice cream shake, orange juice milkshake