Simple (or sugar) syrup can easily be enhanced with your favorite herbs and one of my favorites is lavender. This little purple herb is ideal for adding an aromatic, light botanical flavor to any drink and makes you think immediately of spring. When choosing your lavender use buds that have not opened and flowered completely - for the best aromatic qualities go for the buds that are fully purple but still tightly wrapped. You can also use dried lavender, which you can find at most natural food or herb grocers.
Below the recipe are a few recipes that utilize lavender simple syrup.
Ingredients:
- 1cup water
- 3 Tbsp fresh or dried lavender flowers
- 2 cups sugar
Preparation:
- Bring water and lavender to a boil.
- Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Keep in the refrigerator for 3 days, then fine strain the lavender.
Cocktails with Lavender Simple Syrup:
