Lavender Simple Syrup

[KatieLoeb]

I made a batch of Lavender simple syrup this evening. Boiled up 1 cup of sugar with one cup water until dissolved. Took off the heat and stirred in 1/4 cup of food grade lavender blossoms and allowed it to cool at room temperature. I've strained it and it has the most lovely color and aroma.

I did this with the intention of creating a "Provencal Sidecar" type drink with some cognac, pear liqueur, lavender simple syrup, lemon juice and a splash of either Cointreau (which I suspect is too strongly flavored for this application) or some other liqueur subbing for the Cointreau in this recipe. I don't have everything at home I need to do that with so it'll have to wait for a shopping expedition.

But meanwhile....

Any other interesting suggestions for me? I suspect lavender has potential to mix well with vodka, gin or even perhaps brandy or cognac.

Have at it folks. Make some suggestions for me.

[petite tête de chou]

Add a bit of your lavender syrup to a Lemon Drop. Really, really good. I've also had Lemon Drops where the glass was rimmed with lavender sugar (no syrup).

[KatieLoeb]

Add a bit of your lavender syrup to a Lemon Drop. Really, really good. I've also had Lemon Drops where the glass was rimmed with lavender sugar (no syrup).

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Thank you! This sounds delicious and it just so happens I have limoncello in the house, so perhaps I'll do a variation that way.

I'll report back with any findings.

[bacchant036]

we use it in a foam on top of an apple daiquiri, lavender seems to go very well with apple and pears. also great with gin, the lav goes great with juniper and the other botanicals usually found nesting within. on that note would try an aviation with it, a little 'a la duffy' w his creme yvette i guess?

if you could make a 'water' vs a syrup, maybe a tea? then it would be excellent in a martini, especiually a tanq 10 martini?

bon chance