Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

Infuse drinks and baked goods with floral notes with this lavender simple syrup recipe! An easy simple syrup that brings a nice touch to coffee, tea, lemonade, and mocktails.

Two springs ago, my pantry started to fill with new additions. After growing tired of store-bought syrups with artificial flavors, I started infusing dried lavender in simple syrup—and I hadn't stopped making it since.

My first few batches taught me that timing matters—steeping too short results in a flavor that's barely noticeable, and too long creates an overpowering perfume taste. Thirty minutes hits the sweet spot—it brings out lavender’s gentle floral notes without tipping into medicinal or soapy.

This syrup takes about 35 minutes to prepare, with most of the steeping time hands-off. It's great in any assortment of drinks, especially this vanilla lavender oat latte recipe. 

More Simple Syrup Recipes 

If you want another floral syrup like this one, try my rose simple syrup. For something more fruity, I recommend my cranberry syrup or orange syrup. For something on the spicy side, you can't go wrong with my cinnamon simple syrup or gingerbread syrup.

I first made lavender syrup while experimenting with different infusions for my growing syrup collection. After several tries, I found just the right balance. Now, when friends stop by for tea or mocktails, this syrup turns ordinary drinks into something a little more special. And in summer?

Ingredients Highlight for Lavender Simple Syrup: Dried Lavender Buds 

Dried culinary lavender buds adds the flavor of this syrup. I learned quickly that a little goes a long way—too much, and it turns soapy or overpowering. I’ve tried both fresh and dried lavender; dried buds consistently give a more controlled, subtle floral flavor. 

See the recipe card for exact quantities.

Equipment Needed to Make Syrup 

• Medium size sauce pan 
• Fine mesh strainer 

How to this Make Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

Make the Sugar Syrup Base

Pour the water and sugar into a small saucepan and set it over medium heat. Stir the mixture regularly as it warms up. You’ll know it’s ready when the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid looks clear. There’s no need to boil—just keep stirring until you no longer see any sugar crystals at the bottom of the pan.

Add the Lavender

Once the sugar has dissolved, add the dried lavender buds to the saucepan. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer. This helps release the floral notes from the lavender into the syrup without making it bitter. As soon as you see small bubbles around the edges, turn off the heat.

Steep for Full Flavor

Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the lavender steep in the hot syrup for about 30 minutes. This resting time allows the syrup to absorb the right amount of flavor. Leaving it longer can make the taste too strong, so it’s best to stick to the timing.

Strain Out the Lavender

After steeping, place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or measuring cup. Pour the syrup through the sieve to catch all the lavender buds. Discard the used lavender—its job is done.

Cool and Enjoy

Let the syrup cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight lid. Now it's ready to use in drinks, desserts, or wherever you want a light floral touch.