This easy lavender simple syrup recipe is made with just 3 ingredients: culinary lavender buds, sugar, and water. It's a delicate floral sweetener perfect for coffee, mocktails, lemonade, and more.
Katie's Recipe Notes
If you've ever had a lavender oat milk latte or floral mocktail and wanted to recreate that soft, floral sweetness at home, this easy lavender simple syrup is for you!
I started making my own lavender syrup when I couldn't find any at the store, and now I always keep a jar in the fridge for an afternoon iced lavender latte or to make lavender cold foam.
Don't be fooled by its golden color. This syrup contains no artificial dyes but contains all the lavender flavor you're looking for!
What You'll Need
- Culinary Lavender: Look for dried lavender buds labeled culinary-grade. It's safe to eat and has a softer, sweeter flavor than ornamental varieties.
- Filtered Water: If your tap water has a strong taste or smell, use filtered water for a cleaner syrup.
- Sweetener: Granulated sugar is classic, but honey or coconut sugar also work. Just note that they'll change the syrup's flavor and color.
How to Make Lavender Syrup
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water, and culinary lavender buds. Use a spoon to fully moisten the lavender. This helps it release its oils more evenly as it heats.
- Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Avoid a rolling boil as too much heat can cook off the delicate floral notes or reduce the syrup too much. You may notice the mixture starting to foam slightly; that's a good sign it's ready to come off the heat. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture steep for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- Step 3: Then, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle. For a crystal-clear syrup, you can line the sieve with cheesecloth.
- Step 4: Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using. A swing-top bottle or squeeze bottle makes it easy to drizzle into coffee, lemonade, or other drinks.
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Ways to Use Homemade Lavender Syrup
Lavender syrup adds a lovely floral note to drinks and desserts. Add it to taste in your drinks of choice!
- Stir 1-2 tablespoons into your coffee drinks and lattes, such as an iced vanilla latte or espresso cream soda.
- Add a splash to fresh lemonade to make lavender lemonade or add to your sparkling water or iced tea.
- Use it to make mixed drinks, cocktails, mocktails, or other beverages
- Can even be used for baked goods. You can brush it on cakes for added moisture and flavor.
Recipe
Lavender Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup culinary lavender buds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together the water, sugar, and culinary lavender buds.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Avoid a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15 to 30 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the lavender flavor will be.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle.
- Let cool to room temperature before use. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For longer storage, freeze syrup in ice cube trays.
Nutrition
* Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should be used as an estimate only. See the nutrition policy for more information.
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Recipe FAQs
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will last up to 2 weeks. If you see cloudiness, mold, or off smells, it's time to toss it.
Yes! Pour it into an ice cube tray, freeze, then store the cubes in a sealed bag or container. This makes it easy to add to drinks without thawing a whole batch.
This is normal! Most culinary lavender produces a golden or pale amber syrup, not purple. The vibrant hue you see in some syrups is often the result of food coloring or spirulina.
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