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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Do not let the syrup boil.
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the dried lavender and reduce the heat to low.
Allow the lavender to steep in the syrup for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally for even infusion.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool for an additional 10 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, discarding the lavender solids.
Stir in the lemon juice to help enhance flavor and preserve the cordial.
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
Calories |
1539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 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.
