Simple Lavender Syrup Recipe

Lavender syrup is absolutely delightful. It adds such a soothing, floral flavor to your pancakes, coffee, cocktails and mocktails.

To make lavender syrup, make a simple syrup with sugar and water before adding lavender buds and allowing to steep for 1 hour or so.

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Ingredients for lavender syrup

You only need three ingredients for this recipe:

• sugar: white granulated sugar is best for this recipe since it doesn’t affect the color of the syrup. Brown sugar can also be used but it will add a golden color to the syrup and a richer, molasses-like taste. Mixed with the lavender, the final syrup with brown sugar would have a dusty brown color that may not be as pleasing to look at.
• water
• lavender buds: I used dried, organic lavender buds for this recipe. You can find lots of great options on Amazon here.

What does lavender syrup taste like

By steeping the buds, this lavender syrup has a pleasant, floral taste with mild, spicy hints of citrus and rosemary. If the buds are boiled with the syrup, it may have a slightly bitter taste. That’s why I use this recipe when making my lavender syrup.

How to make lavender syrup

Step 1: Place a small saucepan on medium heat. Pour the water and sugar into the pot. Stir occasionally so the sugar dissolves (takes about 3 minutes).

Step 2: When the syrup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the lavender buds to the syrup.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave to steep for 1 hour.

Step 5: Remove the cover and strain the syrup to remove the flower buds. Pour into a sanitized container and allow to cool completely before refrigerating. The lavender syrup can last for several weeks in the fridge.

Lavender syrup recipe