Lavender Simple Syrup
Wondering how to give drinks and desserts a deliciously sweet light floral flavor? This Lavender Simple Syrup has so many uses and is incredibly easy to make with just 3 ingredients!
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Makes: 1 ¼ cups
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon dried lavender (culinary-grade)
- Pinch salt optional
- 1-2 drops purple or red/blue food coloring optional
Instructions
- Put water, sugar, and salt (if using) in a medium saucepan, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, until sugar has completely dissolved and syrup has thickened a bit (it will continue thickening as it cools).
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in dried lavender. Cover saucepan and let steep for about 10 minutes to infuse lavender flavor.
- Push syrup through a mesh sieve to strain out lavender buds and into an airtight container like a mason jar or bowl. Stir in food coloring if desired.
- Let syrup cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
Note: this syrup recipe was updated in March 2026. The previous recipe used a lot more dried lavender and had a much longer steeping time, making it too floral/potent for enjoyment. This toned down version is still packed with floral flavor, but is more mild. If you prefer a stronger syrup, use more lavender and/or steep the mixture for longer to infuse more flavor.
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