Lavender Tea Recipe for Cocktails and Drinks
With just two simple ingredients, this Lavender Tea Recipe is great for sipping or flavoring beverages! With no added sugar, it’s the perfect way to infuse a cocktail with lavender flavor without adding sweetness.
An Unsweet Lavender Flavoring for Cocktails
This Lavender Tea doesn’t dilute the flavor of the coffee or cocktails at all or add any extra sweetness.
Flavored simple syrups (like my Strawberry Simple Syrup) are a great way to add tons of flavor to cocktails and mocktails. But when I want a really bold flavor, sometimes the drink becomes too sweet.
Using this lavender-infused water is an easy way to bump up the floral flavor without adding extra sugar.
Related: Lavender Sugar for Baking or Rimming Drinks
Plus, you can sip this as you would traditionally sip a cup of tea as well. Lavender is super relaxing and by steeping it in water, you get that gorgeous aroma and beautiful flavor.
Lavender is such an interesting ingredient to use in recipes. It’s floral with a touch of sweetness but works really well in savory applications too. It’s a unique flavor that will make your mouth happy.
Ingredient Notes
When buying dried lavender, make sure you are buying food-grade buds. You want them to be suitable for consumption with no chemicals, etc.
You could also add sugar to make it more of a traditional simple syrup if you want.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add water and lavender flowers to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from burner and let cool to room temperature.
4. Strain the lavender tea into a jar using a colander lined with cheesecloth.
Tips and Tricks
- Want to bump up the lavender flavor even more? Add more buds to the same amount of water and steep for a few minutes longer.
- If you are enjoying this as a regular tea, you could use a Tea Infuser to make by the glass. You’ll need to play around with the steeping time to find your perfect flavor profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many varieties of lavender. I wouldn’t pick wild lavender and use it as you won’t know what type it is. But buying food-grade lavender, from a reputable source, ensures that you are buying something made to be used in food or drinks.
So. Good. Seriously, it does. It’s a bit sweet and a little floral. Less is more when using it in recipes. Some people think it tastes like soap when the flavor is too bold.
Store this lavender flavoring in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for about a week.
This lavender tea is a quick and easy way to flavor all kinds of drinks! From cocktails to coffee, you’ve got to give this a try.
More lavender recipes
- Lavender Lemonade too. And I use Lavender Sugar in my baking to add the perfect hint of flavor.
- Lemon Lavender Moscow Mule is a great spring time drink.
More simple syrup recipes
- Cinnamon Vanilla Simple Syrup is a great way to flavor cocktails.
- Microwave Simple Syrup Recipe
- Basil Simple Syrup
- Vanilla Simple Syrup
Or see my collections of: Easy Cocktails, Moscow Mule Variations, Vodka Cocktails, and Wine Cocktails.
And if you already have lavender buds, you should make these easy Lavender Sachets. They are a great DIY and work any time of year (and not just as a balloon weight!)
Lavender Tea
Equipment
- saucepan
- colander
- cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 TBSP dried lavender
Instructions
- Add water and lavender to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, then strain.
Notes
- Want to bump up the lavender flavor even more? Add more buds to the same amount of water.
- If you are enjoying this as a regular tea, you could use a Tea Infuser to make by the glass. You’ll need to play around with the steeping time to find your perfect flavor profile.
- Store this lavender flavoring in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for about a week.
