Starbucks sugar cookie almond milk latte dup

If you're like me, you've spent an embarrassing amount of money on fancy lattes. Who doesn't love them? BUT sometimes, at least for me, I need to reign it in and do a little DIY. 

After trying a few different combos, this tastes the most similar for my taste buds! Note, we are an allergen-friendly household and make substitutions to accommodate our needs.
Feel free to make substitutions as you wish, too!

It's easy to buy a sugar cookie syrup... and if you can find it- no judgement if you go that route, but I took the homemade approach. 

What you will need...

+ 1 c white sugar (to make it sugar free, sub maple syrup)
+ 1 c water
+ 1 TBSP vanilla extract & 1 TBSP almond extract (some almond extracts are made from apricots, so if you have a nut allergy, be sure to check your label or leave almond extract out)
+ salted butter OR butter extract (sub plant butter for allergen-friendly enjoyment)
+ espresso/coffee of choice
+ almond milk (sub oat milk for allergen-friendly enjoyment)

Homemade Simple Syrup
Bring the water, sugar, vanilla and almond extract to a slow boil stirring until sugar dissolves then add a dollop of salted butter (or 1 TBSP butter extract) and whisk until mixed.

To Make It Hot...
Add a few tablespoons to the bottom of your mug & pour coffee/espresso over syrup. Next, froth or steam your milk of choice & pour over top.

To Make It Iced...
Take a large glass or mason jar filled with ice. Add a few tablespoons of syrup to bottom of your glass. Add cold brew coffee or espresso and top with cold frothed milk of choice. *Optional, add milk of choice not frothed.

Store the Syrup...
Store in fridge 7-10 days, but let's be honest, you'll enjoy it so much it won't last that long!

What do you think?!