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    Lilac Simple Syrup

    Published: Apr 28, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    Make your own Homemade Lilac 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!

    a flip top bottle with lilac syrup in it
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    Are Lilac flowers Edible?

    Yes! They are edible and delicious! You need fresh, clean lilac flowers (no chemicals used) to make these recipes. You also want to pull the flowers off gently and ensure there is no stem left (the green parts). The stem will make the flavor bitter and not nearly as good as it should be. Lilac flowers add a subtle floral flavor to a drink or food, so don't expect anything overwhelming.

    How to Make Lilac Simple Syrup

    1. Place all of the ingredients except the food coloring in a small saucepan on the stove. On medium-high heat, bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
    2. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to steep as it cools completely (at least 2-3 hours). Strain the flowers from the liquid into a sealable jar or bottle. Add the food coloring, seal the container and shake to combine.
    • lilac syrup before cooking
      fresh lilac flower in a pan for syrup
    • lilac syrup after cooking
      lilac syrup after cooking
    • lilac syrup being strained into a bottle
      lilac flowers being strained from syrup

    What to Use This Homemade Syrup for

    • Make a Lilac Cocktail like my Lilac Gin Cocktail!
    • In coffee, tea, or lemonade. Lilac syrup makes the best lattes and iced tea!
    • Put it on top of pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
    • Make some Lilac Cupcakes pictured below!
    • Give it as a gift!
    8 lilac cupcakes with fresh lilac flowers on top

    How to Store Lilac Syrup

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

    lilac syrup in a flip top bottle

    More Homemade Syrup Recipes to Check Out

    • Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe
    • Candy Cane Syrup
    • How to Make Honey Lavender Syrup
    • How to Make Candied Ginger and Ginger Syrup
    • Copycat Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe
    lilac syrup with lilac flowers

    Lilac Simple Syrup

    An easy and delicious homemade Lilac Simple Syrup to use in cocktails, coffee, and more!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Steep and Cool Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • small saucepan
    • mesh strainer
    • funnel
    • sealable bottle or jar

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup fresh lilac flowers (washed and separated from stems)
    • 3-4 drops purple food coloring (or red and blue)

    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients except the food coloring in a small saucepan on the stove. On medium-high heat, bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
      lilac syrup before cooking
    • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to steep as it cools completely (at least 2-3 hours). Strain the flowers from the liquid into a sealable jar or bottle. Add the food coloring, seal the container and shake to combine. The syrup will last in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 weeks.
      lilac syrup in a bottle

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

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    Comments

    1. Jeannie says

      May 06, 2021 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      I wish I can find fresh Lilacs here, curious about the smell when making the syrup and the taste of baked goodies. The instructions are easy to follow.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:02 pm

        Oh, I hope you find some someday, they smell amazing! And I'm sure you are guessing the smell is quite nice in the kitchen when making the syrup and cupcakes 😊.

        Reply
    2. Leah says

      May 06, 2021 at 12:19 am

      I am so excited about this because lilacs are my favorite flower! I imagine the syrup would smell so good. I’m eager to see how it tastes but trust your opinion that it will be delicious! I see some buds forming on my lilac bush so just a bit more time before I can try this out.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:04 pm

        Yay, I can't wait either!! I hope you make these when those beautiful flowers bloom. The flavor is just like the scent, it's very mild but beautiful. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Nora says

      May 05, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love this syrup! And only the color is the dream! But what I like most is that you can use it so versatile already! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:05 pm

        I totally agree, Nora, thank you!!

        Reply
    4. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      May 05, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      You really make me want to find a lilac tree to make all these recipes. I would love to taste lilacs!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:05 pm

        It's a very subtle and pretty flavor. I just think it's so fun to eat anything that grows 🤗.

        Reply
    5. Colette says

      May 05, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I would have known that lilac flowers are edible. We had a huge beautiful lilac bush when we lived in Idaho; it smelled so good when it bloomed.
      I love how easy and simple it is to make lilac syrup. I will have to try it when I have some lilac flowers again. Thanks for showing us how to make it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:06 pm

        What a bummer you don't have the bush anymore but I hope you find one near your new home. Since you know how they smell, you can imagine they taste just like the flower with a little sweetness behind them. So good!

        Reply
    6. lifeofandra says

      May 05, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I've never thought of making anything from lilac before but I am definitely curious now. it looks phenomenal <3

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2021 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks, Andra!

        Reply

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