Lavender Simple Syrup (Easy Steps)

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If you love a really delicious sweet floral syrup that is very easy to make, then you will love this lavender simple syrup. You only need dried lavender, water, and sugar to make this and it makes everything it goes into amazing. You can add this floral syrup to drinks, and cocktails or drizzle it over cakes and baked goods for a floral note.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

If you have been following my site for a while, you know I make a lot of simple syrups because it is so easy to make and big on flavor and this lavender syrup is one of my favorites that I make often.

This delicious lavender syrup is floral, sweet, and perfect in cocktails, drinks, and even poured over desserts. For very minimal effort, you can really elevate any recipe with this.

Once you get the hang of making simple syrups, the varieties you make are endless. Some of my favorites in addition to this one are my, strawberry top simple syrup and cherry simple syrup.

Let me show you how easy it is to make!

What You Will Need

You only need three ingredients to make this (full recipe below)!

Dried lavender buds. Any dried culinary lavender will work. I do not recommend fresh lavender because the flavor is not as concentrated when it is fresh and it makes a weak lavender simple syrup.
Water: The base for the simple syrup.
Granulated sugar: This is for the simple syrup.

How To Make Lavender Syrup

Heat sugar and water: To make this, the first thing you want to do is add your sugar and water to a small saucepan. Heat the water over medium heat and when you see the sugar fully dissolved, you know the basic simple syrup is ready.
Add lavender: Once the syrup is made, remove it from the heat then add the lavender, place a lid over the top, and let it steep for a good hour or so. This steeping time is when the lavender perfumes the syrup and makes it amazing.

Recipe Tip: The key to the perfect floral lavender flavor is to make sure you are not boiling the lavender but steeping it.

Lavender Simple Syrup Uses

This floral and sweet syrup is a great addition to any cold beverage or cocktail. I also love drizzling this over desserts, fruit, or cakes.

Here are some ideas for you:

Lavender lemonade
Lavender Iced Tea
I like to drizzle a little over my basil olive oil cake for more floral flavor.
It is also really good drizzled over my vanilla almond cake.
Drizzle a little over vanilla cream scones.
Mix a little in with strawberries and balsamic vinegar.
In cocktails like my lavender cocktail

The uses are endless! You only need a little and it is amazing on everything that needs a little pop of floral flavor.

Common questions

Why is my lavender syrup a golden color?

Lavender simple syrup is actually not purple like the color of lavender. The color of lavender simple syrup is a golden tan color.

Why is my lavender syrup bitter?

You may have overcooked the lavender. Steeping is the best way to perfume simple syrup with lavender.

What is the best variety of lavender to use?

Almost all dried lavender varieties will work well for this simple syrup. Just make sure the lavender you are using is food-grade.

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5 from 4 votes

A floral and fragrant lavender simple syrup that is a great addition to cocktails, drinks or desserts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Lavender Steeping and Cooling1

Total Time1 10

Servings: cup

Author: Melissa Oleary

Ingredients

Lavender Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds

Instructions

Lavender Simple Syrup

In a medium sauce pan add your water and sugar and bring to a gentle simmer.
1 cup water, 1 cup Granulated Sugar
Measure out 1 teaspoon of dried lavender buds.
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
Once your sugar has melted into the water and it looks clear, add your lavender and remove from heat.
Cover with a lid.
Let the mixture come to room temperature. About 1 hour.
Strain your mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds and discard them.
Your lavender simple syrup is ready.

Notes

Store lavender covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Lavender simple syrup will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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