Lavender Simple Syrup

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This liquid lavender sweetener is a lovely sweetener that make Italian soda or milk steamers fresh and floral. It is fantastic for adding to layers of a cake for extra flavor and texture as well.

I love using lavender like I use our rose simple syrup. I enjoyed the best steamer in Portland at Kyra’s Bakeshop years ago. It was just slightly scented with lavender and had the smooth touch of creamy milk.

After that, I started seeking out lavender drinks, desserts and basically anything I could find. I realized that with a base like this, you can add it’s flavor to so many things. Here are some of my favorite things to add it to…

Steamers
Hot chocolate
Mocktails
Lavender lemonade
Cakes and cupcakes
Macaroons
Icecream
Tarts
Jams and jellies

I also love adding a splash to our blackberry lemonade or Valentines mocktails to take it to another level.

Using it in our non-alcoholic gin and tonic or non-alcoholic mimosa mocktail gives it a feminine touch that really makes a great mothers day or special girls night drink.

What you need to make it…

With just few things and a couple of minutes, you can make this floral sweetener.

We use the following ingredients…

Water
Sugar
Dried edible lavender buds

Yep, that’s it! It’s really more simple than you think. The water and sugar should always be equal parts.

How to make it

Add 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
Add 1 tsp of dried, edible lavender buds

Pro Tip: Make sure the lavender is food grade and edible.

Lavender Simple Syrup being poured into a strainer

Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 45 minutes
Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle

What’s the best way to use it?

As I mentioned, I love using it in so many different ways. From making a soft and subtle lavender steamer to a classic lavender Italian soda, this syrup works amazing in so many drinks.

It is also a fantastic ingredient for making lavender cakes and cupcakes more moist. Simply brush on baked cake layers or cupcakes before icing. You will love the added flavor and texture!

Lavender Simple Syrup being poured into a glass jar

How do you store it?

It can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. You can use a glass or plastic container just be sure the simple syrup is cooled before pouring in if you are going to use plastic.

You can keep simple syrup for 1-2 weeks at room temperature or about 1 month in the refrigerator. Once it starts to get cloudy, discolored or moldy, it is no longer good.

More Simple Syrups

Lavender simple syrup is a lovely sweetener that make Italian soda or milk steamers fresh and floral. It is fantastic for adding to layers of a cake for extra flavor and texture.

Course Mocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword lavender, simple, syrup

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 9 minutes

45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings Tbls

Calories 49kcal

Cost $1

Ingredients

1 C water
1 C sugar
1 tsp dried food grade lavender buds

Instructions

Add 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
Add 1 T of dried, edible lavender buds
Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 45 minutes
Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle

Notes

Pro Tip: Make sure the lavender is edible. I highly recommend organic if possible.

Nutrition

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