Flavored simple syrup is a great way to enhance your favorite drinks and desserts and making simple syrup at home couldn’t be easier. Floral and herbaceous, lavender is one of my favorite simple syrups to make and elevates up everything from my morning cup of coffee to some of my favorite classic cocktails. With just three ingredients discover just how easy making lavender simple syrup at home can be.
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Whether it’s my favorite hand lotion or the coziness of a lavender latte I absolutely love the calming nature of lavender. After making a batch of my delectable lemon lavender sable cookies I had some leftover dried lavender buds to use and making lavender simple syrup was the perfect choice.
What is simple syrup?
Simple syrup is a combination of sugar dissolved in water. Traditional simple syrup is an equal 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. Thin simple syrup is less sweet with a less viscous texture with a 2:1 ratio of water to sugar. Thick simple syrup is 2 parts sugar to 1 part water with a sweeter flavor. You can use use a variety of sugars to change the dynamics of your simple syrup. Standard granulated white sugar makes a good standard simple syrup but you can also use demerara, honey or coconut sugar depending on your preferences.
How to use Lavender Simple Syrup
You can use lavender simple syrup anywhere you’d like to add a bit of floral sweetness. Add lavender simple syrup to cold drinks like lemonade (like my Lavender Lemonade) or iced tea, or make a cafe-style hot or iced lavender coffee right at home. You can also use lavender simple syrup to make a number of delicious cocktails( I especially like to make a refreshing Lavender Tom Collins or a bubbly Lavender French 75). I also like to drizzle lavender syrup over lemon or vanilla cake.
How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup
Lavender simple syrup is well, quite simple to make. Firstly make sure you get culinary lavender for any edible purposes (non culinary lavenders can be on the bitter side). If getting a vivid color is important to you look for Ultra Blue Lavender for a more violet color.
In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and lavender and bring to a boil making sure the sugar fully dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and cover, allowing the simple syrup to steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds and transfer the simple syrup to a clean glass jar (I absolutely love these adorable tulip jars!). Lavender simple syrup can be stored at room temperature for 1 week or in the refrigerator for a month.
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Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- strainer
- glass jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar and lavender in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Cover and remove from heat, allow to steep for at least 20 minutes.
- Strain the lavender and pour into clean glass jar. Serve as desired.
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Gloria says
I have a lavender bush in my front garden. I love the aroma and have always wondered what I could make with it. Now I know. I will be giving this a try once I get some blooms.
Melinda says
Who knew such a simple combination could result in such a heavenly result! Thank you, I’ll be stirring this into my next batch of lemonade.
Natalie says
I have a pack of culinary lavander in my cabinet. Didn’t quite know what to do with it. Now you gave me this idea. I will definitely make this. Sounds wonderful.
Toni says
Thank you so much for this! I didn’t know it is so easy to make your own lavender syrup! Amazing!
Andrea White says
This looks delightful! I’m excited to try this out!
Addie says
Loved the lavender in this recipe. So yummy!
Rachel W. says
Just made this and I love it! I used dried culinary lavender. I let it steep for at least the 20 min she recommended (I like a strong herbal flavor) and honestly it may have been longer since I forgot to set the timer haha. In my opinion, this is the perfect ratio of lavender to sugar etc. thanks for sharing the recipe and tips!
Melissa says
I own a Lavender farm Bayer Lavender Farms in KY and am having such fun with all the wonderful things you can do with it. I’m hosting a tea party and this simple syrup made with my “Melissa” culinary buds is divine! Thank you for sharing.
Nico Schanding says
This is such a wonderful recipe! I made half a batch last night, and my family loved it so much that I had to make a full recipe’s worth this morning. I will be making this again and again!
Brianna Simmons says
Nico, I’m so glad you and your family loved this lavender syrup!
Beth says
Can you use fresh culinary lavendar?
Brianna Simmons says
Though I have only used dried lavender personally you can use fresh culinary lavender. Please let me know how it turns out!
Allie says
Obsessed! Use this in ever cup of tea and coffee that I drink. I carry a small jar with me to work. love!!
Sofiia says
this sounds delightful! just wanted to know: does one need to sterilise the bottle before putting the sirup in?
Brianna Simmons says
If you plan on having the lavender syrup around more than 2 weeks I would sterilize, otherwise you can safely keep your finished syrup in the refrigerator
Brianna says
So easy and the perfect lavender flavor. Love using for my tea.