Easy Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

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Lavender simple syrup is a wonderful addition to many tasty drinks in the summer. It is delicious in a lemonade for a floral twist to a classic drink for a hot summer day. You can also use lavender simple syrup to make delicious sweet teas and coffee drinks all summer long. Adding a bit of lavender syrup to any drink adds a light floral flavor that  even skeptics of lavender may enjoy in any beverage.

How Lavender Simple Syrup Is Made

This recipe calls for you to steep lavender buds in sugar and water. When the flower buds have steeped in a simple syrup, they provide a subtle yet beautiful floral flavor. My favorite way to use this floral simple syrup is in homemade lemonade. Combining the two makes a delicious and refreshing summer beverage.

What Does Lavender Simple Syrup Taste Like?

This lavender simple syrup has a beautiful but subtle floral flavor. This subtle flavor makes this a perfect addition to serve in lemonade at a summer party if you’re not sure if everyone likes lavender. 

If you enjoy a stronger lavender flavor, you can certainly use more lavender buds and steep them for longer. Steeping more lavender for a longer time will increase the floral flavor in your simple syrup.

The Kind of Lavender Used For Simple Syrup

This recipe calls for using Culinary lavender (which is usually English lavender and also called true lavender). If you have purchased lavender buds from a tea store, it’s very likely that you have English lavender. 

Where to buy Lavender 

You don’t want to use just any Lavender for this recipe. Mainly because you want to be sure it can be ingested!

Your best option is to find a loose leaf tea store you can go to either in person or online to be sure you’re getting culinary lavender. For online options, there are places like Farmhouse Teas, Mountain Rose Herbs, and Azure Standard.

How to use Lavender Simple Syrup

You can use this simple syrup in place of any sweetener for almost any beverage you want. The most common options are for lemonade, sweet tea or coffee. This simple syrup can also be used in various baked goods as a topping or in icing.

If you host a lot of gatherings, this recipe is also perfect to make ahead and use in a pre-made beverage for a beverage dispenser at any summer party. 

Looking for more recipe inspiration? You might also enjoy making Vanilla Extract or Easy and Delicious Chocolate Sauce.

How to Store Simple Syrup

Once cooled, store homemade simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If stored in the refrigerator, use all of your syrup within 3-4 weeks.

For longer term storage, transfer to the freezer in an ice cube tray or in smaller portions.

Ingredients and Tools For Lavender Simple Syrup

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1 ½ cups Sugar or sugar equivalent sweetener

3 TBSP Lavender 

2 cups Filtered water 

A medium saucepan

Measuring cups and spoons

A small strainer

A whisk or spoon

Airtight storage jar

Directions 

1. To begin, add filtered water and sugar in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. 
2. Bring the sugar mixture to a light boil and let boil for 5 minutes. 
3. Add 3 tbsp Lavender, stir and remove from the heat. 
4. Set aside until completely cool. 
5. Once cool, strain the lavender buds from the simple syrup 
6. Transfer to an airtight storage jar.
7. Use immediately or store in the fridge for later use. Use within 3-4 weeks or freeze for long term storage

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Lavender Simple Syrup FAQ:

How Is Lavender Simple Syrup Made?

This recipe calls for you to steep lavender buds in sugar and water. When the flower buds have steeped in a simple syrup, they provide a subtle yet beautiful floral flavor. My favorite way to use this floral simple syrup is in homemade lemonade. Combining the two makes a delicious and refreshing summer beverage.

What Does Lavender Simple Syrup Taste Like?

This lavender simple syrup has a beautiful but subtle floral flavor. This subtle flavor makes this a perfect addition to serve in lemonade at a summer party if you’re not sure if everyone likes lavender. 

If you enjoy a stronger lavender flavor, you can certainly use more lavender buds and steep them for longer. Steeping more lavender for a longer time will increase the floral flavor in your simple syrup.

What Kind of Lavender Is Used For Simple Syrup?

This recipe calls for using Culinary lavender (which is usually English lavender and also called true lavender). If you have purchased lavender buds from a tea store, it’s very likely that you have English lavender. 

Where Do I buy Lavender?

You don’t want to use just any Lavender for this recipe. Mainly because you want to be sure it can be ingested! 

Your best option is to find a loose leaf tea store you can go to either in person or online to be sure you’re getting culinary lavender. For online options, there are places like Farmhouse Teas, Mountain Rose Herbs, and Azure Standard.

How Do I Use Lavender Simple Syrup?

You can use this simple syrup in place of any sweetener for almost any beverage you want. The most common options are for lemonade, sweet tea or coffee. This simple syrup can also be used in various baked goods as a topping or in icing.

If you host a lot of gatherings, this recipe is also perfect to make ahead and use in a pre-made beverage for a beverage dispenser at any summer party. 

How Do I Store Simple Syrup?

Once cooled, store homemade simple syrup an airtight container in the refrigerator. If stored in the refrigerator, use all of your syrup within 3-4 weeks.

For longer term storage, transfer to the freezer in an ice cube tray or in smaller portions.

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