Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar (ratio, boil to simple syrup)
• 2 tablespoons lavender (dried flowers)
• 1/2 lime juice, after straining and reheating

Instructions

1. Make simple syrup - Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.

2. Add lavender - Add lavender flowers and let steep for 5-10 minutes.

3. Strain - Strain out the lavender flowers.

4. Add lime juice - Reheat the syrup and add lime juice. Stir well.

Tips

• Use culinary lavender, not decorative lavender.
• Don’t steep too long or hot, it will become bitter.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Great for cocktails, lemonade, or in royal icing.