Long considered an aphrodisiac, denoting love and romance, lavender was historically used to spice the food of queens, colonists and conquerors. Lavender was then brought from Europe to the Americas, where it was grown as an herb of hospitality, medicine, perfume, and spice. Sonoma Syrup Co. infuses fresh "Provence" culinary lavender flowers, estate grown at Matnzas Creek Winery, as the perfect flavoring for sorbets, shortbreads, champagne cocktails, hot teas, or sparkling water.