Lavender Simple Syrup
1 TBS dried culinary lavender buds or 3 TBS fresh culinary lavender
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Stir together the sugar and water and simmer on stove until sugar is dissolved. Add the culinary lavender buds and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 30min to 1 hour. Strain the lavender out and let mixture cool. Pour into glass container. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
(For milder taste: remove lavender earlier).