Updated: May 25, 2026
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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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make – Made with just a 4 simple ingredients.
- Beautiful Purple Hue – I will share a natural way to turn your lavender simple syrup a beautiful purple color without artificial dyes.
- Light Floral Flavor – The ratios in this recipe create a soft and balanced flavor that’s not overpowering.
- Better Than Store Bought – This easy recipe has a fresher flavor with the unnecessary additives.
- Great for Hosting – Adds an elegant touch to homemade drinks.
What is Lavender Simple Syrup?
Lavender simple syrup is a floral infused simple syrup made by simmering sugar and water together, then steeping culinary lavender buds to create a lightly sweet and aromatic flavor. This elegant syrup is commonly used in coffee drinks, cocktails, mocktails, teas, lemonades, and desserts to add a soft floral touch that feels both cozy and elevated. When properly balanced, lavender simple syrup has a delicate herbal flavor that enhances drinks and recipes without becoming overpowering or overly perfumed.
Lavender Simple Syrup Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need simple ingredients and tools. Before cooking, you will need:
- Granulated or organic cane sugar,
- Dried lavender buds (culinary grade)
- Water
- Blueberries (optional for natural food coloring)
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.
How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup – With Video
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar) over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and stir in the culinary lavender buds and blueberries for natural food coloring. Let these steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain into a glass jar or bottle and let cool. Store in the fridge.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
How can I make lavender simple syrup purple naturally?
Traditional lavender simple syrup is usually pale golden rather than bright purple. For a natural purple color, you can simmer a few blueberries into the syrup while it cooks, which adds a soft lavender-purple hue without the need for artificial food coloring.
Storage:
Store lavender simple syrup in an airtight glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator once it has completely cooled. Properly stored, it will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks and is best kept away from heat and direct sunlight.
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 ice cream 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 Cookies – A soft cookie with a citrusy glaze and subtle floral aroma.
- Lemon Lavender Pound Cake – Moist and rich with a floral glaze, great for gifting or brunch.
- Blueberry Lavender Muffins – Bright, fluffy, and perfect for brunch or meal prep.
- Lavender Tea – Classic lavender tea mixed with fresh lemon juice and lavender syrup for a bright, floral twist.
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FAQ:
What type of lavender should be used for lavender simple syrup?
Always use culinary-grade lavender when making lavender simple syrup. Decorative lavender may contain pesticides or chemicals not intended for consumption, while culinary lavender provides a cleaner and smoother flavor for drinks and desserts.
Why does my lavender syrup taste bitter?
Lavender syrup can become bitter if too much lavender is used or if it steeps for too long. Using culinary lavender and limiting the steeping time helps create a softer, more balanced floral flavor.
Does lavender simple syrup need to be refrigerated?
Yes, homemade lavender simple syrup should always be refrigerated after it cools to help preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
Can I make lavender simple syrup without sugar?
Yes, you can substitute the sugar with honey, agave, coconut sugar, or certain sugar alternatives depending on your preference. Keep in mind that the flavor and consistency may vary slightly depending on the sweetener used.
Recipe Card
Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Organic Food Grade Dried Lavender Flowers
- 5-7 Blueberries, for natural coloring
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium to low heat, combine water and sugar. Stir to mix until sugar is dissolved. Do not allow mixture to boil.
- Once sugar dissolves, add 2 tbsp of dried culinary grade lavender and 5-7 blueberries to naturally color syrup without an artificial food dye. (blueberries are optional). Note: Addition of blueberries will not alter the flavor of the lavender syrup. Allow lavender and blueberries to simmer with syrup for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, turn off heat. Allow lavender and blueberries to steep for 20 minutes (or until the desired flavor is achieved). Stir occasionally. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender flowers / blueberries. Transfer to a clean airtight container once cooled. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy in your favorite recipes!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Craving More?
If you enjoyed this lavender simple syrup recipe, be sure to check out some of my other homemade syrups, coffee recipes, and cozy drink favorites here on Elicit Folio. When you make this recipe, I would love to see it. Be sure to tag me on Instagram at Elicit Folio, save this recipe on Pinterest, and let me know in the comments what floral or coffee recipe you would like to see next.
This sugar syrup is a delightful way to infuse lavender flavor into my next recipe. Thanks for sharing!
WOW, this is interesting because I too didn’t know lavender was edible. I might give this recipe a try just to see how the syrup will taste
Oh my goodness this has me on alert!!! I’d love to try a lavender syrup, especially if it was homemade.
This lavender simple syrup recipe looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try making it at home.
This would be an awesome recipe to use in anything from drinks to desserts! I have to try making it this spring.
This stuff is so good! I love that it’s not too strong, too. I made a lemon cake and soaked it with this syrup, and it was Ah-mazing!
I can’t wait to make this. I feel like it was be awesome with ice cream. It sounds delicious.
This is only the first I know that lavender can be edible. Now I wonder what it tastes like. I am going to make this at home to try!