Use this easy recipe to make homemade lavender simple syrup - perfect for cocktails, coffee, and more!

lavender syrup in a glass bottle surrounded by sugar and lavender buds.

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of all things lavender. I love the delicate floral flavor in everything from cocktails to cookies. It's just perfect for spring and summer. One of the easiest ways to infuse your favorite beverages with lavender is to make a simple syrup with it. Simple syrups are just thin syrups made with sweetener, water, and the flavoring of your choice (in this case, lavender). They're a simple way to add delicious flavors to any drink from lattes to sangria!

Why You'll Love This Lavender Simple Syrup

If you've ever wanted to make the perfect lavender latte just like your favorite coffee shop, or craft a fancy cocktail with sweet, floral notes, this lavender simple syrup recipe is for you! It's so easy to make with just 3 ingredients, and will last in your fridge for weeks so that you can whip up a fancy drink any time!

The Ingredients

Sugar - Keep reading for alternatives
Water
Lavender buds - make sure to use food grade dried lavender (or culinary lavender)

two image collage showing sugar and lavender in a pot and simple syrup with lavender buds still in it in the pot.

How To Make It

Add the sugar, water and lavender to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture seep for 20-30 minutes.
Strain out the lavender and pour the syrup into a sealable glass container. Store it in the refrigerator.

What Is The Best Sweetener To Use For Simple Syrup?

Traditional simple syrups are made with equal parts granulated sugar and water. You can also use:

Pure cane sugar
Raw sugar (such as Sugar In The Raw)
Honey (which is delicious with lavender). Since honey is more sweet than sugar, you'll need about 2 teaspoons of honey per tablespoon of sugar. In this case, 2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon honey in place of the ¼ cup of sugar.

I've tried making simple syrup with sugar substitutes with varying degrees of success. The problem I typically run into is it tends to precipitate within a few days of storing it in the refrigerator. Because substitutes vary on measurements, the amount you'd need will vary based on the type of substitute.

How Long Does Simple Syrup Last?

This simple syrup will last for up to a month in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make a bigger batch if you plan on using it often!

Use Lavender Syrup In These Delicious Drinks

Lavender Cold Brew Iced Latte
Blueberry Lavender Sangria
Lavender French 75
Add to coffee or sparkling water to taste for a fun change-up!

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Easy Lavender Syrup Recipe

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Use this easy recipe to make homemade lavender simple syrup - perfect for cocktails, coffee, and more!

Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Seeping Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: about 5 tbsp 1x
Category: syrup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 tbsp food grade lavender buds

Instructions

Place sugar, water and lavender in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
Turn off heat and let the mixture seep for 20-30 minutes.
Strain lavender buds out and store syrup in a sealable container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

I've made this syrup with cane sugar, raw sugar and honey. They all work well!
If you substitute honey, use 2 teaspoon for every 1 tablespoon sugar, so instead of ¼ cup sugar, you'll use 2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon honey.
You can adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
Simple syrup will last in the refrigerator for up to one month, so make a bigger batch if you'd like!

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