Floral, fragrant, and incredibly versatile, this homemade lavender simple syrup is the perfect way to add floral flavor to your favorite drinks!
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Lavender is one of the most beautiful scents in the world, but it’s so underused as a cooking ingredient! Not only does it smell nice, but lavender also tastes amazing!
Made with simple ingredients, this easy lavender syrup has a subtle flavor of lavender flowers! It’s floral, light and fragrant, perfect for any sweet drinks or desserts. It pairs beautifully with everything from iced tea and Lavender Matcha Latte to cocktails and pancakes!
Not only does it taste and smell incredible, but this floral simple syrup is also very easy to make. You only need 3 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make a delicious homemade lavender simple syrup.
Whether you use it in cold drinks, drizzle it over ice cream, or stir it into a lavender latte, this versatile syrup is a must-have in your kitchen!
Looking for more delicious homemade syrups? Try my Cherry Blossom Syrup or Rose Simple Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, Blueberry Simple Syrup, Brown Sugar Syrup or spicy Chai Syrup.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple & Easy – This lavender simple syrup recipe only needs 3 simple ingredients and 20 minutes to make!
- Perfect for Drinks & Desserts – This syrup is a great way to add flavor to cocktails, drinks, teas, lemonades and other drinks. You can also drizzle it over pancakes, waffles or ice cream!
- Homemade & Natural – This recipe uses only natural ingredients and contains no preservatives or additives.
Ingredient round-up
- Lavender – Use dried lavender buds or fresh lavender blossoms from a lavender plant. Make sure it’s culinary lavender, suitable for consumption.
- Sugar – I recommend using plain white sugar, but you can use organic cane sugar or coconut sugar for variation. I do not recommend using brown sugar, as it give the syrup a brownish color.
- Water – Use filtered water if possible.
- Purple color (optional) – Add butterfly pea flowers for a natural tint or a small amount of food coloring for a deeper hue.
How to make this recipe
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons dried lavender.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Do not stir.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the lavender.
- For color, add 1 drop of food dye or steep butterfly pea flowers with the lavender, then add a touch of fresh lemon juice for a purple color.
- Cool to room temperature, then transfer into a glass bottle or mason jar. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How to Prevent Crystallization
- Add sugar first, then water – This helps the sugar dissolve evenly. Do not mix it at all.
- Do not stir – Stirring can encourage crystallization. Make sure no sugar crystals touch the side of the pot.
- Ensure all sugar is dissolved – Any sugar crystals remained undissolved can encourage crystallization of the syrup. So make sure everything is properly dissolved.
What to Do If It Crystallizes
If your homemade lavender simple syrup crystallizes, gently reheat it over medium heat, adding a small amount of water to thin it out. Avoid boiling, as this can thicken it too much.
What to Do With Lavender Syrup
This lavender syrup recipe is a great way to add floral notes to your favorite beverages and desserts:
- Lavender Matcha Latte – Pairs beautifully with matcha tea for a floral, earthy combination.
- Lavender Coffee – Add a splash to your morning lavender latte.
- Lavender Iced Tea – Mix with butterfly pea flowers or lime juice for a refreshing twist.
- Lavender Martini – A floral take on a classic favorite cocktail.
- Homemade Lavender Soda – Combine with sparkling water for a homemade lavender soda.
- Drizzle over desserts – Use it with pancakes, waffles, ice cream and more!
Frequently asked questions
Store in a glass bottle or mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Yes! Use fresh lavender blossoms, but double the quantity for the best lavender flavor. Make sure it's culinary or edible lavender.
You can substitute plain sugar with coconut sugar or a sugar free alternative, but the texture may differ slightly.
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Recipe
Easy Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup for Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender culinary grade
Optional
- purple food coloring
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add sugar, water and dried lavender.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling, without mixing. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully, use a fine sieve to carefully sift out the lavender.
- Optional: add 1 drop of purple food coloring for a more intense color. For a natural color, add a few butterfly pea flowers at the same time as the lavender, then add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon after straining the flowers out.
- Cool down completely, then transfer into a clean and dry airtight jar or bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Quantity: this recipe makes around 1 cup of syrup or 6 servings.
- Storage: use a clean airtight bottle or mason jar to store the syrup. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If it crystallises, this is completely normal and can happen. Just cook again over medium heat until fully dissolved.
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