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April 27, 2026
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Lavender Syrup is a sweet, floral, flavorful mix-in for making delicious drink recipes! It’s as easy to make as any other simple syrup and requires just 3 ingredients. Perfect for flavoring a variety of cocktails, coffee, ice cream, and so much more!
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Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lavender and place over medium heat.
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer and lower the heat a bit. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes at which time the sugar should have completely dissolved and the syrup started to thicken.
3
Let cool slightly and then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the lavender. Pour into an airtight container for storage.
Notes
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Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to about 2 weeks.
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Use around 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup per cup when making drinks.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Strain Twice for Clarity ✨After steeping, strain through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve twice to remove all lavender particles and sediment for a crystal-clear, professional-looking syrup.
- Don't Boil the Lavender 🌸Heat the water and sugar separately, then pour the hot mixture over dried lavender and let it steep for 15-20 minutes rather than boiling it together to preserve delicate floral notes and prevent bitterness.
- Use Culinary-Grade Lavender 🫖Source dried culinary lavender specifically (not decorative or fragrance-grade) to ensure food safety and superior flavor that won't taste soapy or overpowering in your applications.
- Balance Your Ratio 🎯Use 2-3 tablespoons of dried lavender per cup of water for optimal flavor intensity; start conservatively and adjust to taste, as lavender's potency varies by quality and freshness.
- Store in Glass for Longevity 🏺Keep cooled syrup in glass bottles in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks to prevent any plastic interaction with the floral compounds and maintain the purest flavor profile.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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