Lavender Cocktail Syrup Recipe

A glass cup containing lavender cocktail syrup, surrounded by sprigs of lavender, is placed on a rustic wooden surface.

When I want to make my drinks feel special and calming, I think of lavender. But have you ever bought a bottle of lavender syrup from the store, used just a little, and ended up throwing the rest away? That used to happen to me. I would buy a big bottle but only need a small amount, which felt wasteful. That’s why I love making my own lavender syrup at home in small batches. It’s just the right amount for a few drinks, so nothing goes to waste.

Course Drinks, Pantry

Cuisine American, International

Keyword cocktail, lavender simple syrup, dried lavender, lavender buds, lavender syrup, make lavender, syrup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings Portions

Calories 33kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Cooking Pot
1 Measuring Cups
1 Strainer
1 Whisk

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Lavender Food Grade
1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum

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Instructions

Start by measuring out your water, sweetener, and lavender buds. Gather all your tools, so you have everything you need within reach. This way, you will be prepared while the syrup is boiling.
Set the temperature to medium heat. In your pot, bring the water and sugar to a gentle boil. Once it’s simmering, add the lavender buds and stir. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Once the syrup has simmered and aromatic, strain out half of the lavender buds to keep the flavor balanced. If you like a stronger lavender flavor, you can keep more buds in the syrup.
For the syrup to have a thicker consistency, now’s the time to add xanthan gum. Just sprinkle a small amount and whisk it in until dissolved.
Turn off the heat and let the syrup steep for about 30 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid. This will infuse the flavor even more.

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Notes

Always use food-grade or culinary lavender to make sure it’s safe for consumption.
For a stronger flavor, let the lavender buds steep longer. But be careful not to overdo it, or the syrup might become too intense.
Store your syrup in a small jar in the fridge, so it stays fresh and ready for your next cocktail.

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