Is not this an fascinating coloration?
I had a request for some lavender syrup. It’s made very like any of the others we have talked about right here on the weblog prior to now. The herb is steeped for a time frame in sizzling water, strained, made right into a easy syrup, after which a small quantity of lemon juice added for taste.
Lavender provides taste however would not actually impart a lot coloration. I contemplated and contemplated, probably not wanting so as to add something synthetic to the mix. Lastly my eyes lit upon a handful of blueberries left from a pint I would gotten at market. Including about ONE berry for each 2 ounces of liquid, that is the smashing coloration that got here of it. The lemon juice most likely helped loads.
Oh – it tastes great too!
Lavender provides taste however would not actually impart a lot coloration. I contemplated and contemplated, probably not wanting so as to add something synthetic to the mix. Lastly my eyes lit upon a handful of blueberries left from a pint I would gotten at market. Including about ONE berry for each 2 ounces of liquid, that is the smashing coloration that got here of it. The lemon juice most likely helped loads.
Oh – it tastes great too!
2022: Now I might add a pair butterfly pea flowers that will flip the liquid blue, turning into a pleasant purple when the lemon juice hit it.
Folks typically ask me what you should utilize these syrups for. Some use them to make unique cocktails. I do not drink a lot alcohol, so there are a lot of different methods we use them right here. They can be utilized as a sweetener anywhere that a bit little bit of an herb-y or floral taste could be good.
Sweetening tea
Evenly drizzled over fruit and sprinkled with edible blossoms
Over ice cream
Pancakes
Crepes
Belgian waffles and cream…
See? They’re good in all places!