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    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

    Published: Feb 19, 2022 · Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Lavender Simple Syrup

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    Lavender Simple Syrup

    This easy Lavender Simple Syrup adds a wonderful sweet floral note to cocktails, hot drinks, desserts, and pancakes. It makes a great gift!

    Lavender Simple Syrup in mason jar with lavender buds in a bowl in the foreground.

    Lavender Simple Syrup can be added to drinks, desserts, waffles, and pancakes. It adds a hint of a floral flavor without being overpowering.

    It is super easy to make and elevates anything you add it to. It's inexpensive and the ingredients are pretty easy to come by.

    It can be made into an Iced Matcha Latte with Lavender, Lavender Chai Tea Latte, Lavender Lemonade, or a Latte with Lavender. Experiment with it in a cocktail or mocktail.

    Other recipes to try are my Chai Spice Blend recipe and my Raspberry Syrup.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Simple Syrup Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It's quick and easy.
    • It is really versatile.
    • It adds a wonderful, sweet, floral taste to whatever you add it to.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Lavender flowers: Make sure to get culinary-grade lavender. I found some in the bulk section of my local Sprouts.
    • Sugar: I haven't tried this with anything other than white sugar, so I don't know if it would work with brown sugar.
    • Water

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Lavender flowers, sugar, and water in a saucepan.

    Step 1: In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, and edible lavender flowers to a boil.

    Lavender simple syrup in a saucepan.

    Step 2: Reduce to a simmer and cook partially covered for 10-15 minutes.

    Simple syrup being poured through a strainer into a jar.

    Step 3: Place a fine mesh strainer over a mason jar or other container, and strain lavender flowers from simple syrup.

    Lavender simple syrup in a jar with strainer above it.

    Step 4: Store in the refrigerator.

    🍽 Serving

    • Homemade Lavender Kombucha
    • Lemonade with Lavender
    • Lavender Latte
    • Tea
    • Pancakes or waffles
    • Sorbet or ice cream
    • Smoothie
    • Cocktails
    Lavender Simple Syrup in mason jar next to lavender buds in bowl.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What does lavender simple syrup taste like?

    It is sweet and floral tasting.

    What flavors complement lavender?

    Blueberries, strawberries, mint, chocolate, lemon, orange, and vanilla.

    Other Simple Syrup Recipes

    • Chai Simple Syrup
      Chai Simple Syrup
    • Vanilla Simple Syrup in two. mason jars.
      Vanilla Simple Syrup
    • Chocolate Simple Syrup in two mason jars.
      Chocolate Simple Syrup
    • Elderflower Simple Syrup in mason jar with spoon.
      Elderflower Simple Syrup

    If you tried this Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Lavender Simple Syrup

    This easy Lavender Simple Syrup adds a wonderful sweet floral note to cocktails, hot drinks, desserts, and pancakes. It makes a great gift!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 16 minutes minutes
    Servings 24 (makes about 1 ½ cups)
    Calories 33kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon food grade lavender flowers
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a saucepan.
    • Reduce to a simmer. Let simmer partially covered for 10-15 minutes. Strain.

    Notes

    This simple syrup will last up to two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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