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My Go-To Homemade Lavender Syrup: The Secret to Fancy (But Easy!) Drinks
Samantha Jones

Homemade Lavender Syrup

This easy-to-make lavender syrup adds a delicate floral note to your favorite drinks. Perfect for upgrading lattes, teas, or sparkling water with a hint of springtime sophistication.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Quick & Easy Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar and water in a medium pot over medium heat
  2. Stir until sugar dissolves completely
  3. Add dried lavender and reduce heat to low
  4. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes
  5. Remove from heat and let steep for 30-60 minutes
  6. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or jar

Notes

Use high-quality culinary lavender for best flavor
Culinary lavender is available in specialty spice stores or online
Store refrigerated in a sterilized bottle for up to 2 weeks
Adjust lavender amount to taste preference