Homemade Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

How to Make Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup – Elevate Your Drinks and Desserts!

Welcome to Tasting Gold, your one-stop-shop for all things sweet and delicious. Today, we’re sharing our recipe for Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup – the perfect way to elevate your drinks and desserts with a unique, sophisticated flavor profile. Whether you’re making cocktails, tea, lemonade, or even baked goods, this syrup is sure to impress.

Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

Recipe by Zach GoldenCourse: DrinksDifficulty: Easy

Cooking Time

5

minutes

Cooling Time

1

hour 

Ingredients

• 1 Cup – Water

• 1 Cup honey

• 1 Tablespoon dried culinary lavender

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, and lavender.
  
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  
• Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Transfer the simple syrup to a clean jar or bottle.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Video

Notes

• * If you are looking for a thicker syrup, simply leave syrup on stove top for a little longer to remove excess water to the desired consistency

Now that you have your delicious Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup, here are some ideas for how to use it:

1. Cocktails: This syrup pairs perfectly with gin, vodka, or bourbon. Try mixing it with your favorite spirit, some fresh lemon juice, and soda water for a refreshing and flavorful cocktail.
2. Tea and Lemonade: Add a splash of syrup to your iced tea or lemonade for a sweet, floral twist.
3. Baked Goods: Use this syrup as a glaze for cakes, cupcakes, or scones. It also works well as a sweetener for pancakes or waffles.
4. Yogurt and Oatmeal: Drizzle some syrup over your morning yogurt or oatmeal for a sweet and flavorful breakfast.

There you have it – a simple and easy recipe for Lavender Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup that will elevate your drinks and desserts to the next level. With just a few ingredients and some time on the stove, you can create a versatile and delicious syrup that you’ll want to use in all your favorite recipes. Give it a try and let us know what you think!