This colorful concoction is the perfect celebratory coffee drink all year long! It’s bright, sweet, and refreshing. Put on your swimsuit and enjoy this magical beverage on a boat, poolside, or at a beach party! This is a special 25th Anniversary drink created by our fabulous, head barista & coffee educator, Jackson O’ Brien!

What You Need

• 2 oz Lavender whipped cream (see below)
• 1 strawberry, sliced
• 2-3 mint leaves, minced
• 1 oz strawberry syrup (see below)
• 6 oz milk / non-dairy milk substitute of your choice
• 6 oz cold brew concentrate (we’re using Peace Coffee Party Animal Blend, Yeti will work as well)
• Optional Garnish: Circus Animals Cookies, sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.

How To Make It

Make the Strawberry Syrup:

1. Remove stems from ½ lb fresh strawberries and slice thin. Toss sliced strawberries with 1 cup of sugar until strawberries are completely coated and no sugar remains dry.
2. Put in a sealed container in a refrigerator overnight. The next day, strain strawberry solids out. Yield 1 cup strawberry syrup.

Make the Lavender Whipped Cream

1. Bring 1 cup heavy cream to a simmer.
2. Add ¼ tsp dried lavender flowers, and  2 tbsp sugar
3. Optional: For color, add 2 tbsp dried Butterfly Pea Flowers (available via Rishi Tea) or a mix of red and blue food coloring
4. Stir well.
5. Allow ingredients to steep for 10 minutes.
6. Strain and refrigerate until cold.
7. Whip to stiff peaks.

Build the Rainbow Connection

1. Mix cold brew concentrate from Peace Coffee Party Animal blend, milk, and strawberry syrup in a pint glass with 3-4 ice cubes. Stir well.
2. Top with lavender whipped cream.
3. Garnish with strawberry slices, minced mint leaves, pink glitter, and whatever else magical your heart desires.