Provence Lavender Cordial Syrup Recipes

LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and lavender blossoms in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
• Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove blossoms; let cool.

PROVENCE LAVENDER COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except garnish), into a mixing glass.
• Add ice and stir.
• Strain into a chilled tall glass, and garnish with a citrus twist and sprig of fresh lavender.

PROVENCE LAVENDER CORDIAL-SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
• Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
• Add the lavender flowers (and the herbes de Provence, if using).
• Cover, and let flowers steep for 30-45 minutes.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve or paper coffee filter into a measuring glass (with a lip for easy pouring).
• Add lemon juice.
• Pour into a clean container (preferably sterilized), cap, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze.
• Note: the syrup will not freeze solid-- you will be able to scoop out a spoonful easily!
• Stir a spoonful of Lavender Syrup into your favorite beverage! It's delicious in lemonade, tea or ice-water. Try it in my Provence Cocktail, recipe # 250030. OR, drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, scones, fruit, puddings, cakes or ice cream. Thicken with confectioner's sugar to make an exquisite glaze for cookies or cakes.
• Makes a beautiful hostess gift tied with a pretty ribbon!

LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring the water and lavender to a boil in a saucepan.
• Reduce the heat and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
• Simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool and steep for at least 1 hour or longer, until the flavor is to your liking. Strain out the lavender. Pour the lavender syrup into a bottle and keep in the refrigerator. Mix the syrup into your favorite drinks and enjoy.