Lavender Simple Syrup How To Use Recipe And Video

Why We Love This Lavender Syrup Recipe

Most cocktails with a kick of pizzaz include a simple syrup in the recipe. This, well, simple component adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance even the most stout alcohols. We have a tutorial on How to Make Classic Simple Syrup, as well as infusing various herbs and spices into simple syrup. However, we wanted to get really specific on Lavender Simple Syrup, the most alluring sweetener for summer! Like other infused syrups, this floral version is wonderfully versatile. Of course, you can, and obviously should use it in alcoholic beverages, if you like… But don’t stop there! It’s easy to make a batch in only 30 minutes. Add the lovely floral flavor of lavender syrup to hot or cold nonalcoholic drinks like lavender lattes, iced tea, and homemade lavender soda, as well as sweet treats like ice cream, and custard.

Ingredients You Need

Sugar – granulated white sugar is traditional, but see below for other options Water Lavender sprigs – fresh lavender blossoms and leaves or dried lavender buds (food-grade) Salt – just a pinch

How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

Place the sugar and water in a small saucepot. Then add lavender and salt. Set the saucepot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the syrup reaches a full boil, cover the pot and turn off the heat. Allow the lavender syrup to steep and cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Then strain out the lavender sprigs. Pour the lavender syrup into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe Variations

It’s easy to customize this lavender simple syrup recipe with your preferred granulated sweetener. Sub any one-to-one ratio of dry/powdered sweetener for the sugar to make it sugar-free or low-carb. You can also use liquid sweeteners like honey, agave, or liquid Stevia. Adjust the recipe to 3/4 cup of water and 3/4 sweetener. Use brown sugar and you get a lavender version of our fantastic Brown Sugar Syrup! Make a syrup that is a pretty purple color by adding a drop or two of purple food coloring after the sprigs have been strained out. Want a thicker and more concentrated syrup? Strain the leaves, but then continue to simmer the water and sugar mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes. It will thicken as it cooks and cools.

Suggestions for What to Do with Simple Syrup

The fragrant floral hint of lavender makes it perfect for sweet drinks and foods. In addition to our fabulous French Lavender Lemonade recipe, here are more of our favorite uses for you to try:

Non-Alcoholic Drinks –

Pineapple Sugar Cane Water Iced Coffee or hot coffee beverages Lemon Ginger Tea or any hot tea

Alcoholic Beverages –

Lavender Meyer Lemon Tom Collins Cocktail Best French 75 Cocktail Rosemary Old Fashioned Sloe Gin Fizz

Foods –

Classic Pancakes and Almond Flour Pancakes Simple & Easy Waffles and Yogurt Vanilla Bean Waffles Air Fryer French Toast Cream Cheese Pound Cake Blackberry Honeydew Salad