How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

Lavender simple syrup is so easy to make and the perfect addition to a variety of recipes such as iced tea, ice cream, lavender lemonade, unique cocktails, a lavender latte and more!  If you’re looking for a delightful way to infuse lavender flavor into your next recipe, you can buy a lavender sugar syrup online or make your own. However, making homemade lavender simple syrup tastes way better than store bought, and only requires a few ingredients. Continue reading as I share with you my easy homemade lavender simple syrup recipe.

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Lavender Simple Syrup Ingredients & Tools

To make this recipe, you will need simple ingredients and tools. Before cooking, collect a medium saucepan, granulated or organic cane sugar, a fine mesh strainer, dried lavender buds (culinary grade), and a clean airtight container. 

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What Type of Lavender Can You Cook With?

Not all lavender can be used in cooking. When it comes to cooking with lavender, it’s important to use culinary lavender, which is sustainably grown with food safety in mind. If you do not cook with culinary lavender, you might encounter digestive issues, unpleasant flavors, or experience exposure to pesticides and other harmful chemicals. 

Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe Tips

• Do Not Boil: Only allow this mixture to come to a simmer as outlined in the recipe below. Boiling will cause the water to evaporate too quickly, which will affect the floral notes in this recipe. 
• Color Syrup Naturally: To achieve a purple hue for this lavender syrup recipe without the use of artificial food coloring, simply add 5-7 organic blueberries to the simple syrup mixture. The blueberries will not alter the flavor of the simple syrup. They are a natural way to add a purple color to your homemade lavender syrup. Allow them to steep with the lavender flowers until the desired final color is achieved.

• Allow Lavender Syrup To Cool: Before use or storing this simple syrup in the refrigerator, allow the mixture to cool down to at least room temperature.
• Storage: Use clean airtight glass bottles (ex: mason jar) to store this homemade simple syrup. This lavender simple syrup will last for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator as long as it is stored properly in a sealed container. 

• Fresh vs. Dried: There are different types of lavender that can be used in this recipe. This recipe assumes dried lavender flowers are used. However, if you’re searching for fresh lavender blossoms (such as English lavender), lavender season is typically late spring to early summer. If you use buds that are fresh from a lavender plant, you can double and use 3-4 tbsp in this recipe. Fresh lavender has a higher water concentration, which dilutes the lavender’s natural essential oils. 

What to make with Lavender Syrup

• Lavender Latte – Add to hot or iced lattes for a soothing floral note
• Lavender Ice Cream – Infuse your favorite vanilla base with lavender syrup to create a delicate, floral ice cream that’s both refreshing and elegant
• Lavender Lemonade – Mix with fresh lemon juice and water for a refreshing summer drink
• Lavender Elderflower Mocktail – Made from real lavender flowers. Fever Tree’s Elderflower Tonic Water also adds subtle floral notes that’s sure to make a delicious party drink
• Lavender Gin Fizz – Floral, fizzy, and perfect for spring and summer gatherings
• Lavender Butter – A fragrant spread perfect for warm biscuits, scones, toast, or cornbread.
• Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies – A soft sugar cookie with a citrusy glaze and subtle floral aroma.
• Honey Lavender Pound Cake – Moist and rich with a floral glaze, great for gifting or brunch.
• Lemon Lavender Breakfast Muffins – Bright, fluffy, and perfect for brunch or meal prep.
• Lavender Lemon Iced Tea – Classic black or green tea mixed with fresh lemon juice and lavender syrup for a bright, floral twist.

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Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe Ideas

There are so many different ways to use lavender simple syrup. If this is your first time making homemade lavender syrup, follow the simple process in this recipe and challenge yourself to think of new ways to use lavender simple syrup. You can make desserts, cold drinks, coffee drinks, add this to cocktail recipes and more. Below are a few recipe ideas to get you started:

• Homemade Lavender Ice Cream
• Lavender Martini
• Lavender Elderflower Mocktail Spritzer 
• Iced Lavender Latte

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