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Homemade Lavender Syrup Recipe

Our homemade lavender syrup is bursting with a sweet, spring-forward floral flavor and vibrant, naturally-colored purple hue.
Simple syrup is made of one part sugar dissolved in one part water over medium heat. You can use herbs, extracts, fruits, and spices to make flavored simple syrup. Regular simple syrup will last for ...
There must be valid reasons for buying bottled simple syrup. Maybe you want the cocktail recipe printed on the label. Or you’re putting together a gift basket for your friend’s home bar. Or…you don’t ...
There is nothing more refreshing than the floral scents of spring and summertime. And, if you are a fan of fragrant flavors, you will love — and find lots of uses for — homemade lavender syrup. This ...
If you've ever tried to stir granulated sugar into your iced bev for a touch of sweetness, you know that it often results in mild aggravation and undesirably gritty drinks. Enter: simple syrup. With ...
Certain beverages, like lemonade or iced tea, are classics for a reason. They’re delicious just the way they are. Of course, sometimes you're in the mood for something extra to make your beverage ...
Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquefied sugar? I ...
The concept of simple syrup is, well, simple. Take equal amounts of sugar and water, cook and use as a sweetener. It is indeed quite simple to make, but the name almost obscures the many directions ...