Vanilla is the workhorse flavor — the one that turns a regular latte into a vanilla latte, makes hot chocolate taste a little more grown up, and rescues an unremarkable cocktail with a single splash. Ours is round, classic, slightly warm, and never artificial — the kind of vanilla you can stir into just about anything and trust to make it better.
Half an ounce stirred into a latte adds the kind of soft, creamy depth that turns it from caffeine into a treat. Splash it into a cortado, an espresso martini, or a Manhattan and watch a regular cocktail level up by half a step. Whip it into cold foam for the silkiest topping you've ever poured on iced coffee. It's also unreasonably good drizzled over ice cream, oatmeal, or French toast.
Tasting Notes: warm vanilla, soft floral edge, brown sugar depth, smooth round finish
The Short Version: A coffee-shop-grade vanilla syrup blended with pure cane sugar and brown sugar — the classic vanilla syrup that works in coffee, cocktails, and just about anywhere else.
Ingredients: Filtered water, organic cane sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract (cane alcohol, Tahitian vanilla beans), vanilla concentrate, organic vanilla fleck, lactic acid. Contains 0.0% alcohol.
Perfect For: Vanilla latte regulars, home baristas, cold foam fans, coffee-shop refugees, dessert cocktail makers, and anyone who's tired of artificial vanilla syrups.
Best Enjoyed In: Vanilla lattes (½ oz syrup + espresso + steamed milk), vanilla cold foam (½ oz + heavy cream, frothed), espresso martinis, French vanilla cold brew, or stirred into hot chocolate or homemade vanilla cream soda.
The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.
Q: Is the Vanilla syrup overly sweet?
A: Less sweet than commercial coffee-shop vanilla syrups. Because we use pure cane sugar instead of corn syrup, and the brown sugar adds depth instead of just sweetness, the flavor reads as rounded vanilla rather than candy. A half-ounce in a 12-oz latte adds clear vanilla character without making the drink taste like dessert.
Q: Can I use Vanilla Syrup as a substitute for vanilla extract in baking?
A: For drinks, yes. For baking, it depends on the recipe. Vanilla syrup is less concentrated than vanilla extract, so you'll need more syrup to deliver the same flavor intensity, plus the syrup adds moisture and sweetness that extract doesn't. That works in glazes, frostings, oatmeal, yogurt, and beverages. For recipes where vanilla is the dominant flavor (vanilla pudding, ice cream base) or where the recipe depends on extract's concentration (cookies, cakes), real extract is still the better choice.
I love the natural flavor and the right amount of sweetness the vanilla syrup has.
So good!!
Vanilla Syrup
All of Portland Syrups are exceptional! Their vanilla is no exception. It’s a clean taste of vanilla with just the right amount of sweetness to it. 👌 I recommend 10/10 to anyone that will listen.
I love that it has very little sugar and packed with flavor!
This syrup is so good! We use it in coffee and tea and even mixed drinks. I often make my own syrup but this has become my go to now!
Vanilla Syrup
Quick shipping and delicious syrups!
I add this as a treat to my chai tea latte in the evening. It really enhances the flavor
my grandson says you can never have too much vanilla and this syrup makes that so true!
Vanilla Syrup
We are enjoying it!
Vanilla Syrup
Love the smooth flavor that is not overpowering.
I’ve loved this for my vanilla lattes!
We ordered Caramel, Vanilla & Pumpkin Spice A and we LOVE them ALL!! We will be ordering more for sure!!
Incredible taste!
Love the vanilla syrup - I recently came across a How-to video on creating my favorite drink at home and man was he right! So happy I listened. Portland Syrups has gained a new fan! Will be back for more.
Vanilla was delicious
this is a versatile flavor and upgrades my smoothie so much that later in the day I am dreaming about having my next smoothie
I like it. I liked your Vanilla Rooibos even better; I wish you hadn't discontinued it.
I enjoy making London fogs with this or mixing with Lavender. It is amazing!
We are loving the Vanilla Syrup! The flavor is smooth and naturally sweet, not overpowering at all. You can really taste the quality ingredients, and the packaging is gorgeous. Highly recommend!
Vanilla Syrup
Excellent
This syrup is perfect in my morning latte!
For so long I didn’t think cleaner syrup options existed. Until I found Portland Syrups. They are delicious!! Customer for life.
I like the flavor, it's just milder than your standard syrups, so it takes more of it to be flavorful in my espressos.
Delicious vanilla syrup that doesn’t taste like chemicals like most brands!
Its vanilla. No aftertaste or frills. A balanced vanilla syrup that can be used many ways in my opinion.
Luv it
I’m crazy allergic to sugar substitutes, like Stevia. So, finding an all-natural, clean ingredient syrup was priority. They aren’t obnoxiously sweet, and the perfect addition to my morning lattes. Couldn’t be happier! Thanks for making a great product.
Vanilla Syrup
I've been using the Lavender Syrup from Portland Syrups for a while now and decided to try the Vanilla Syrup. It adds another level to the flavor of my different teas!
