Why we love this lavender simple syrup
If you’ve ever enjoyed a lavender latte or a lavender infused cocktail, you’ll want to make this simple syrup at home. It can be used to make a variety of drinks, including lattes and lavender martinis and more.
It’s made without food coloring, but if you want to give your syrup a purple hue, nothing is stopping you. Just a few drops of food coloring should do it.
Recipes to use lavender syrup: Empress gin cocktail / Lavender collins / Lavender gin lemonade / Practical Magic midnight margaritas
More homemade syrups: cinnamon simple syrup / blueberry simple syrup / homemade grenadine / hibiscus simple syrup
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Culinary lavender flowers – I found some a World Market, but they are widely available at specialty stores and online.
- Sugar
- Water
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
Mel’s cocktail tips & tricks
- No heat method – Don’t feel like using your stove? Mix the ingredients in a large mason jar and let it steep for a few days or until the sugar dissolves.
- Make it last – To prolong the life of your simple syrup, add about 1 tablespoon of vodka and keep the syrup for a little while longer.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my lavender syrup bitter?
The trick to avoiding any bitterness is to add the lavender flower after the sugar has dissolved. You want to do this while the simple syrup is still hot, allowing the lavender flower flavor to slowly steep and infuse into your syrup. Let steep for 24 hours for full flavor.
How long does simple syrup last?
When stored in the fridge, homemade simple syrup will stay fresh for up to a month. Make sure to store in an airtight container, mason jars work great. To keep syrup as fresh as possible, remove any mix ins from the container after 24 hours.
Does simple syrup need to be refrigerated
Yes, refrigerating your homemade simple syrup keeps harmful bacteria from growing. It also helps it keep it’s lavender flavor.
Lavender Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- ½ water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons lavender flower
Instructions
- Make your syrup. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.Remove the pan from heat and add the lavender flowers. Allow the syrup to steep until it has reached room temperature.
- Strain and store. After a few hours (but ideally overnight), strain the syrup into an airtight container to remove the lavender flowers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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