Lavender Simple Syrup
A homemade lavender simple syrup made with dried lavender flowers and fresh lemon juice for cocktails and other drinks.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the lavender flowers, water and lemon juice in a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sugar, stir to combine, turn down the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes
- Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool in the pot. Strain into prepared jars. Store the syrup in the fridge for 1 month.
Notes
This syrup is amber, so add purple colouring or beet powder while it’s still in the pot to get a dazzling purple colour that will make your cocktails pop.