Course: Drinks, Flavored Syrup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Steep and Cool Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 23kcal
An easy and delicious homemade Lilac Simple Syrup to use in cocktails, coffee, and more!
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lilac flowers (washed and separated from stems)
- 3-4 drops purple food coloring (optional)
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.
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.
- This syrup will last for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator. Ensure it is in an air-tight container and stays cold when not in use.
- This syrup should last 3-4 weeks when stored in the fridge in a sealed container.
- Adding food coloring is optional to this syrup. If you don't add additional color, the syrup with be a pale yellow color. Of course, the flavor will still be the same, but if you use it for cocktails or baked goods, you won't get the same pretty purple color.
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.3g | Sugar: 6.3g