Lavender Simple Syrup

Name: Lavender Simple Syrup
Cuisine: American+
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3 tbsp dried lavender; 2 cups sugar

A delicious base for drinks, desserts and cocktails

Lavender Simple Syrup

A delicious base for drinks, desserts and cocktails

Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Bring water and lavender to a boil.
Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool, strain out the lavender.
Pour into bottle and keep in the refrigerator. It will store well for about 1 week.

Recipe Notes

Featured Spice:

Lavender, dried*

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Instructions

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