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Lilac Simple Syrup

TBSP Erin
Updated Sep 17, 2015
Use your fresh lilacs to make this delicious simple syrup to use in a wide variety of drinks or dishes.

Lilac Simple Syrup

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 1
  • Ingredients 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup lilac flower buds

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar until sugar is disolved.
  • Step 
    2
    Add 1 cup of lilac flowers and allow to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. If desired, add a few blueberries for color or use food coloring.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain syrup into a sealable glass jar - through a filter in order to remove the flowers. Let it cool, and then put in the fridge.
  • Step 
    4
    Add syrup to tea, cocktails, or use as a syrup.

Nutrition

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