Yes! Purchase culinary, food grade lavender, and you're good to go. Culinary lavender is different than dried flowers or a lavender oil and do NOT recommend using those in food preparation.

What does lavender taste like?

Floral and sweet with a slight/subtle note of mint. If Spring time could be bottled up in a flavor, lavender is where it's at!

Where do you buy culinary lavender?

You can buy culinary lavender on Amazon and/or Whole Foods and even other 'natural' grocery stores as well.

How long do I steep the lavender?

Many different trial runs have gone through to find the best method for you! The recipe I created is the best version I've made where the flavor is subtle yet strong enough that you'll detect it in your drink, but also not too overpowering.

Why are there pieces of lavender in my simple syrup?

The first time you make lavender simple syrup, you might notice that tiny particles can get through a fine mesh strainer. This is just the way lavender is! For a very clear, debris free simple syrup, run it through a coffee filter or cheese cloth (see picture above) to eliminate these impurities. Works like a charm! Just make sure you do this gradually so the filter doesn’t break from the weight of the syrup.

Lavender Simple Syrup

Ingredients

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1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons culinary lavender

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Instructions

Combine – in a medium saucepan the sugar and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.
Add 2 tablespoons culinary lavender to the simple syrup. Steep for 15 minutes and then strain. Strain again with a cheesecloth (or coffee filter) to remove any remaining debris.
Allow to cool. Add to drinks – start with a tablespoon & add more as needed (if needed).

Author: Amy's Nutrition Kitchen