Preparation

Lavender Syrup

Name: Lavender Syrup
Ingredients: 2 tsp whole allspice; 1 tsp whole cloves; 4 cinnamon sticks; 2 quarts water; 1 cup culinary lavender; 2 quarts raw sugar

Ingredients

Fractions

2 tsp
whole allspice
1 tsp
whole cloves
4
cinnamon sticksapprox. 1/2 oz by weight(approx. 1/2 oz by weight)
2 quarts
water
1 cup
culinary lavenderdried, approx. 1 oz by weight(dried, approx. 1 oz by weight)
2 quarts
raw sugar

Instructions

1.
In a large saucepan or pot over medium heat, add the allspice cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
2.
Toast for 2–3 minutes or until fragrant and aromatic.
3.
Add the water and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4.
Add the lavender and simmer for an additional 15 minutes over low heat.
5.
Add the sugar and stir until mixture thickens and sugar is fully dissolved.
6.
Remove from heat and allow to cool, then pour syrup through a strainer to remove solids.

Notes

Keeps refrigerated for 2–3 weeks.

Used in

Lavender Mule