Lavender simple syrup is a wonderfully aromatic addition to cocktails, mocktails, and desserts. This easy homemade recipe will show you how to make this floral-infused sweetener in no time!
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Whenever I think of Spring, lavender is one of those aromas and tastes that reminds me of the Season. The floral notes in lavender are perfect for drinks and desserts. I knew I needed to have a lavender syrup recipe on hand to avoid buying the bottled stuff. The bottled stuff is fine, but I became hooked once I learned how to make it from scratch.
This recipe uses dried lavender leaves instead of fresh ones because I can't find fresh lavender in my neighborhood. Just make sure you buy food-grade lavender when buying it.
Ingredients Needed
- Simple Syrup Recipe - Water and granulated sugar in equal amounts.
- Dried Lavender Leaves - Make sure to purchase food-grade lavender.
- Blueberries - This ingredient is optional, but it does give me syrup some color. It does not make the syrup taste like blueberries.
Tools Needed
- A small pot
- Whisk
- Fine mesh strainer
How to make Lavender Simple Syrup
Combine the water, sugar, lavender, and blueberries (if using) in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar fully dissolves into the water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes.
After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. The lavender will continue to infuse as it cools, deepening the flavor.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender flowers.
Tanya's Top Tip
When making lavender syrup, don't boil the water. This keeps the floral flavor intact. A low simmer ensures the lavender infuses its flavor optimally into the syrup.
How to use Lavender Syrup
- Make lavender-flavored cocktails like lavender martini, mojito, or lemonade for a refreshing and floral twist on classic drinks. Don't forget about mocktails - a splash adds a touch of elegance to non-alcoholic drinks.
- I love adding a Tablespoon to my morning coffee or make a lavender latte.
- Elevate your desserts with lavender syrup over ice cream, panna cotta, or meringues. For a more subtle touch, replace some of the sugar in frostings or glazes with lavender syrup.
How to Store
Store lavender syrup in a clean, airtight bottle or jar. Glass is preferable as it won’t retain flavors and is easy to sterilize. Keep your lavender syrup in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it should last several weeks.
FAQs
Yes, you can make a sugar-free version by using sugar substitutes like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener. The process remains the same, but the taste and texture might vary slightly from the traditional sugar-based syrup.
The strength of the lavender flavor can be adjusted by varying the amount of lavender used or the steeping time. For a stronger flavor, add more lavender or steep it longer; for a milder flavor, do the opposite.
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Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon dried lavender flowers
- 3 blueberries optional
Instructions
- Combine the water, sugar, lavender, and blueberries (if using) in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved into the water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. As it cools, the lavender will continue to infuse, deepening the flavor.
- Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender flowers.
- Use your lavender syrup in cocktails, desserts, etc. Enjoy.
Notes
- Store lavender syrup in a clean, airtight container. Glass is preferable as it won’t retain flavors and is easy to sterilize.
- Keep your lavender syrup in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it should last several weeks.
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