Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup dried culinary lavender
- Optional: red and blue food coloring see notes
Method
- Add the ingredients to a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then remove the pot from the heat and let it cool and infuse for 20 minutes.2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water, ¼ cup dried culinary lavender
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds.
- Optional: If you'd like the syrup to be purple, add a tiny drop of red and blue food coloring and mix it in.Optional: red and blue food coloring
- Transfer the syrup to a glass jar and store it in your fridge for up to a month.
Notes
Food coloring: Some food coloring is more potent than others, so be very careful with how much you add. Start with a tiny bit on the end of a toothpick if you're unsure. You can also pour 1 ½ cups of water and test the coloring until you get the color you like.
