Refreshing Lavender Cordial

Elevate your refreshment game with this homemade **Refreshing Lavender Cordial**, a floral-infused syrup that's as versatile as it is delightful. Crafted from simple ingredients like **dried culinary lavender**, **granulated sugar**, and a splash of zesty **lemon juice**, this delicate cordial offers a perfect balance of sweetness and aromatic charm. With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, you’ll create a syrup that can be stored in the fridge for up to a month, ready to transform your favorite beverages. Whether you dilute it with sparkling water for a light lavender soda, use it as a cocktail mixer, or drizzle it over desserts, this cordial guarantees a touch of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for spring and summertime gatherings, it’s a must-try recipe for lovers of floral flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Do not let the syrup boil.

Step 3

Once the sugar is dissolved, add the dried lavender and reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Allow the lavender to steep in the syrup for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally for even infusion.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, discarding the lavender solids.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice to help enhance flavor and preserve the cordial.

Step 8

Store the cordial in the refrigerator for up to 1 month and serve as needed. For serving, dilute with water, sparkling water, or add to other beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	913 grams (913.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1539

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 404.20g	147%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 400.80g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 109mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.7%