First, instead of buying expensive syrup, I make my own. It's so easy, quick and very inexpensive. I heat up one cup of water with one cup of sugar and cook it until it's disolved. Then, I stir in two teaspoons of Trader Joe's Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract (it's realllly good!). I can store it in a jar in the refrigerator.
I use a small, electric espresso maker to make the coffee. I don't think it makes the coffee strong enough to be true espresso like in a coffee shop but it's stonger than regular coffee. I mix four ounces of the espresso with 2/3 cup of hot milk and just over one ounce of hot vanilla syrup. It's sooooo good!!!
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I sounds soooo good! I saw a recipe the other day for making your own vanilla extract - basically soaking vanilla beans in bourbon or vodka - I haven't tried it yet and you have to let it steep for a while before its ready but your do it yourself latte is inspiring me!
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