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Lavender Simple Syrup is a delicate, floral syrup made by steeping culinary lavender in a basic sugar syrup. It takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time and adds a calming, perfumed sweetness to drinks. Use it in lattes, lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, and cocktails, or drizzle it over fruit, yogurt, and cakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 strip lemon peel (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 to 4 minutes, and the mixture just begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lavender buds and lemon peel, if using.
  4. Cover and steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste after 15 minutes, since lavender can turn soapy if steeped too long.
  5. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the lavender and peel.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
  7. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Use culinary lavender: Buy lavender labeled for cooking or tea. Decorative or craft lavender may be treated with chemicals.
  • Less is more: Too much lavender or too long a steep gives a soapy, bitter taste. Start with 2 tablespoons and adjust next time.
  • Don’t boil the lavender: Add it off the heat to keep the flavor delicate.
  • Natural color: The syrup will be pale gold or light tan. For a purple tint, add a few dried butterfly pea flowers or a drop of natural food coloring.
  • How much to use: Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per drink.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Ways to use it: Add to lattes, London Fog drinks, lemonade, gin cocktails, sparkling water, or drizzle over peaches, berries, and shortbread.
  • Flavor ideas: Pair with honey, vanilla, blueberry, or lemon.

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