A delicate, floral syrup that adds a sophisticated botanical note to espresso drinks. Perfect for creating café-quality lavender lattes and specialty coffee beverages at home.
Stir well before each use, as syrup may separate slightly during storage. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup per 8 oz espresso drink, adjusting to taste preference.
Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Dissolve sugar in water
Combine water (1 cup) and sugar (1 cup) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Equipment: small saucepan, spoon
Add lavender buds
Once the mixture reaches a gentle simmer, add the dried lavender buds (2 tbsp).
Stir to combine.
Equipment: spoon
Steep lavender
Remove the saucepan from heat.
Let the lavender steep to infuse the syrup with flavor.
Strain the syrup
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean glass jar.
Press gently on the lavender to extract all liquid.
Equipment: fine-mesh strainer, glass jar, spoon
Add lemon juice
Discard the spent lavender buds.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp) while the syrup is still warm.
Equipment: spoon
Cool the syrup
Allow the syrup to cool completely before using or storing.
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- • Stir well before each use, as syrup may separate slightly during storage.
- • Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup per 8 oz espresso drink, adjusting to taste preference.
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