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Lavender Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own lavender simple syrup for coffee, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of lavender syrup in your drinks.
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Learn how easy it is to make your own Lavender Simple Syrup for coffee, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of lavender syrup in your drinks.

a bottle of lavender syrup in front of a glass of sparkling water with mint.

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Enjoy this delightful lavender simple syrup in your favorite drinks or desserts. This is basically liquid sunshine in a bottle. What’s not to love?

Once you make this syrup, try our blackberry simple syrupstrawberry simple syrupmint simple syrupjalapeño simple syrup, and honey ginger syrup.

What is Lavender Syrup Used For?

Much like the Honey Simple Syrup we use in our Mojito Mocktail, this lavender version has so many uses.

Use it instead of rose water in this Rose Lemonade or in a London Fog Latte. You can even add it to this Blended Iced Coffee for a homemade lavender latte.

Keep a jar on hand and add it to Healthy Tea Popsicles, Instant Pot Iced Tea, or Healthy Sweet Tea for a perfect flavor. It’s also delicious just mixed with plain sparkling water.

Ingredients & Variations

dried lavender buds and sugar in bowls on a white board.

You only need three simple ingredients for this recipe – sugar, water, and lavender. You can use white or raw sugar, just keep in mind that the darker color of the raw sugar will result in a syrup that is darker/browner.

For the lavender, you can use fresh or dried culinary lavender. Only use lavender that you know has not been treated with chemicals; I would avoid using fresh flowers from the grocery store or a florist’s.

If using fresh, look for closed blossoms. The color of the lavender you’re using will dictate the color of the finished syrup.

Why is My Lavender Syrup Bitter?

Lavender that is not suitable for culinary purposes can give off a bitter and/or “soapy” taste. Any stems included in the heating process can also add to a bitter flavor.

When buying dried lavender, look for types that are marked “food safe” or “culinary”. I used this brand. Use any leftover dried flowers for making Rice Heating Pads for gifts or home use.

3 photos showing how to make lavender syrup

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

  • Your simple syrup will last for up to three weeks in the fridge. Do not store at room temperature.
  • Freeze excess lavender syrup so that you always have some on hand. Use ice cube trays or small Souper Cubes and transfer frozen cubes to a freezer bag (reusable if possible).
  • To use: start with 1-2 tsp per serving and adjust to taste.
a glass of sparkling water with mint and a bottle of lavender simple syrup.

a bottle of lavender syrup in front of a glass of sparkling water with mint.
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Lavender Simple Syrup

Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Learn how easy it is to make your own lavender simple syrup for coffee, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of lavender syrup in your drinks.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2.5 tbsp culinary lavender {fresh or dried}
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Combine water and lavender in a saucepan.
    2 cups water, 2.5 tbsp culinary lavender
  • Bring to a boil and keep at a rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring often.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook on low for 20-25 minutes.
  • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the lavender water through the strainer.
  • Pour the strained liquid back into the pan and add sugar. Cook on low until sugar has dissolved.
  • Cool slightly, taste, and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
    1 cup sugar

Notes

Faster Cooking Option*:
  1. Combine water, lavender, and sugar. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes. 
  3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and cool.
*This option is faster but I think some of the sugar taste is strained out with the lavender buds.
Notes:
  1. The syrup will last for up to three weeks in the fridge. Do not store at room temperature.
  2. To use: start with 1-2 tsp per serving and adjust to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Lavender Simple Syrup
Amount Per Serving (1 tsp)
Calories 16 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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