Lavender Syrup

Basic Simple Syrup Recipe:

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to brighten flavor

Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, stir together water, sugar, and lavender buds. If using salt, add it now.
Heat: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Avoid a rolling boil to preserve the delicate floral notes.
Infuse: Remove from heat and let the lavender steep for 15–30 minutes, tasting periodically to avoid over-extraction, which can make the syrup bitter or soapy. A typical steep time is around 20 minutes for balanced flavor.
Strain: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the lavender buds.
Cool and Store: Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2–4 weeks depending on storage and sugar concentration. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.

Recipes using Lavender Simple Syrup

Coconut Lavender Margarita

1 oz lavender syrup
1/2 oz orange liqueur
1.5 oz tequila
1/2 oz lime juice
1 oz coconut cream
Agave syrup for the rim
Salt for the rim

Ice

Lavender Lemonade

1/2 cup lavender syrup

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
4– 6 cups cold water

Sugar (for adjusting to desired sweetness)
Ice

Savory Lavender Honey Glaze
(chicken & salmon)

1/4 cup of lavender syrup
3 tbsp of honey
2 tbsp of olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced

Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

2 oz vodka
1 oz lavender syrup
1 oz lemon juice
¼ oz orange liqueur
2 dashes lavender bitters
Sugar for rimming the glass

Ice

Lavender London Fog

2 tbsp Earl Grey tea (2 bags)

1 tbsp lavender syrup

½ cup hot water

¾ cup frothed milk of choice

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Steep tea and lavender syrup in hot water for 5-6 minutes before adding milk and vanilla

Toppings!! (plain)

Pancakes

Ice creams

Pie

Pastries

... anything else you might enjoy syrup on, no judgment!

Blueberry Lavender Mocktail

½ cup fresh crushed blueberries (or juice)

1.5 tbsp lavender syrup

1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup sparkling water

Ice

Lavender Vanilla Iced Coffee

1 cup coffee (chilled)
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp lavender syrup
Ice
Whipped cream, for topping