Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe
A beautifully floral syrup to add a flowery touch to cocktails.
Cost $3.60
Ingredients
- 1 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 4 tbsp Fresh or dried lavender buds
- 1.5 oz Vodka (optional)
- Red (2 drops) & blue (1 drop) food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a saucepan and slowly bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and gently simmer the syrup until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature. Optionally, you can add a shot of Vodka at this point to lengthen shelf life.
- Finally, strain the syrup with the help of a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and a bottle.
- Store it in the fridge until using it for refreshing lavender cocktails.