Dried Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

Homemade lavender simple syrup in a decorative glass bottle.

Infuse any coffee or cocktail with an aromatic floral flavor with this lavender simple syrup recipe! With just three ingredients and 10-15 minutes, this easy lavender syrup is a great addition to your at-home coffee station or home bar. This recipe uses dried lavender buds infused into a homemade simple syrup.

Course Pantry staple

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings tablespoons

Calories 37kcal

Author Caroline Lindsey

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
2 drops purple food coloring optional
1 drop blue food coloring optional

Instructions

Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring frequently.
Add dried lavender buds and stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender. Cool to room temperature and add food coloring, if desired.
Funnel into a pour bottle or airtight container. Store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

To make a rich simple syrup, use 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. This will last at least 3 months in the fridge instead of 2 weeks. Keep in mind: it will be thicker in the fridge and you'll need to use less of it because it is sweeter!

Add one tablespoon of lavender syrup to a matcha or coffee latte for a boost of floral flavor!

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