Lilac Syrup
Lilac syrup is an easy way to add a fragrant and sweet touch to your favorite cocktails, teas, and more.
Servings: 16
Calories: 48
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup lilac blossoms tightly packed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar granulated or lilac sugar
- 1 blueberry blackberry, strawberry, or raspberry, optional, for color
Instructions
- Cut or pull blossoms from the stem. Rinse and dry well, removing any leaves, stems, or brown flowers.
- Add water to a small saucepan on medium high heat. Add sugar, lilac blossoms, and berry if using.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Cool.
- Remove berry if using and refrigerate overnight, or up to 3 days, until the flavor is to your liking. Strain, using cheesecloth, to remove blossoms. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- Nutrition calculated without lilac blossoms.
- Refrigerate lilac syrup in a covered container for up to 3 weeks.
- Freeze into ice cubes for cold drinks such as iced tea, lemonade, or cocktails.
Nutrition
Calories: 48 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg