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    Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

    Published: Feb 23, 2021 · Modified: Jul 12, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    Make your own Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup that you can use in coffee, tea, desserts, cocktails, and more! With just 3 ingredients, you can have this delicious and floral treat ready in no time!

    lavender simple syrup in a bottle
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    Lavender simple syrup is easy to make and adds such a unique and lovely flavor to so many things. This is a basic simple syrup recipe with added lavender flavor from dried lavender buds. Once you make this recipe, you will be looking for anything and everything to use this syrup in!

    How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

    • Add an equal amount of water and sugar (you can use less sugar if you don’t want your syrup to be too sweet) and dried lavender buds to a small saucepan over med-high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    • Remove the syrup from the heat and steep/cool for about an hour. Once the syrup has cooled and you have allowed the lavender to infuse it, strain out the lavender buds using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
    • You can add purple coloring if you want to or leave it as is. Place the syrup in a glass bottle or jar that seals.
    fresh cut lavender bunches for drying

    Is All Lavender Edible?

    All lavender is edible, however, all lavender is not the same. There are over 45 different species with over 450 varieties of lavender out there! I recommend culinary lavender (usually English lavender) because it has the best taste and is sweeter than other lavender varieties which can be bitter.

    Most of the dried lavender for cooking you find in-store and online are for culinary purposes, but double-check the description or ask if you are not sure. You can find culinary lavender at most local grocery stores in the bulk section and on Amazon.

    You can also grow culinary lavender. I have a culinary lavender bush in my garden that I purchased at my local nursery!

    What to Use Lavender Syrup For

    • In coffee, tea, or lemonade. Lavender syrup makes the best lattes and iced tea!
    • Lavender Cocktails. Try one of my favorites like the Lavender Pisco Sour!
    • Put it on top of pancakes, ice cream, or desserts.
    • Give it as a gift!
    lavender latte with fresh lavender in foam

    How Long Will Lavender Syrup Last?

    Lavender syrup should last 3-4 weeks when stored in the fridge in a sealed container. I use flip-top glass bottles for my homemade syrups and they work great. You can find them at most craft stores and beer making supply stores or online.

    a flip top bottle with purple lavender syrup and a sprig of dried lavender

    More Lavender Recipes

    • Lavender Madeleines
    • Apple Lavender Galette Recipe
    • Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey
    • Lemon Lavender Bread Recipe
    • Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
    lavender syrup in a bottle with a sprig of dried lavender

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    Lavender simple syrup is so easy to make and there are so many uses for it!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 38kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • small saucepan
    • measuring cup
    • mesh strainer or cheesecloth
    • glass bottle/jar that seals

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup dried lavender buds
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cup sugar
    • purple food coloring (or red & blue) optional

    Instructions

    • Place the water, sugar and lavender buds into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep in the pan until it is completely cool, about 1 hour.
    • Strain the lavender buds from the liquid. Discard the buds. I use my small mesh strainer over a funnel so I don't spill any of the delicious syrup!
      lavender buds straining for syrup
    • You can now add food coloring if you would like to. I suggest coloring the syrup if you are using it for decoration or giving it away as a gift. Otherwise, your syrup will be a light golden color. You can store the lavender syrup in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.
      lavender syrup in a bottle with a sprig of dried lavender

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sugar: 10g

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. LaRue VanderSluis says

      July 12, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      The picture shows lavender twigs floating in bottle. How long is it good for?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 12, 2022 at 8:35 pm

        Hi, the picture is just for a pretty lavender picture. The lavender buds are strained out during the process. The syrup should last 3-4 weeks sealed in the fridge.

        Reply
    2. Deb says

      March 01, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      I remember eating so much lavender ice cream when I was in France, this syrup makes for a great topping on all things sweet 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 02, 2022 at 7:15 pm

        Oh yes, hopefully, it will bring back memories!

        Reply
    3. Biana says

      May 07, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This syrup looks great! Will be perfect to add to lemonade in the summer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:37 pm

        Yes, it's the best in lemonade!

        Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun and tasty recipe that is so versatile to boot! Looking forward to having this on hand, indeed!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Thank you, Sara!

        Reply
    5. Chrissie Baker says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds wonderful. I’ve never had lavender simple syrup but I definitely want to try it

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        You are going to love this syrup, I promise 😁.

        Reply
    6. Tawnie says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Add this to my tea and OMG what a game changer. Delicious!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        You are so welcome! 😊

        Reply
    7. Michelle says

      May 07, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely colour! Love the smell of lavender, can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        Lavender is one of the best smells ever!!

        Reply
    8. Gregory says

      March 18, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is so cool! Love lavender. I had never thought of stepping into a simple syrup!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 19, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        It is pretty cool 😎, I think you will really enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      March 18, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      So many varieties! Two years ago I thought of getting rid of mine because it attracts too many bees, then I changed my mind and let the bees be, but now I'm thinking to use the lavender in the kitchen:))

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 18, 2021 at 3:33 pm

        I'm so glad you decided to keep your lavender, the bees need it and we need the bees! You will love using lavender in the kitchen and the are so many other ways to enjoy this beautiful and fragrant flower. Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Jeannie says

      March 18, 2021 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      Interesting use of Lavander and I didnt there are 450 varieties of it. Thanks for sharing this 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 18, 2021 at 3:12 am

        Edible flowers are so fascinating to me, and lavender is definitely my favorite! I hope you try it out.

        Reply
    11. Colette says

      March 17, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great idea! I didn’t know that you can make lavender syrup. I love lavender so I will definitely make this.
      Thanks for the tutorial!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 18, 2021 at 3:12 am

        If you love lavender you definitely need to make this. Enjoy!

        Reply
    12. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      March 17, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      I am so making this , this summer to make fancy lemonades and iced teas! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 17, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        You are welcome and I love that you called it " fancy", that's exactly how it makes you feel!😁

        Reply
    13. Gina says

      February 27, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I bet lavender syrup would be fantastic on a stack of pancakes. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 28, 2021 at 2:27 am

        I can confirm that this syrup is amazing on pancakes, LOL! Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Sue says

      February 27, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of adding some lavender simple syrup to my morning latte - YUM!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 28, 2021 at 2:27 am

        It's one of my favorite uses as well, so good!!

        Reply
    15. Gabriela says

      February 27, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      OMG a lavender ice cream sounds so amazing right now.

      Reply

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