Lavender Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing and floral twist on classic lemonade, combining the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the delicate aroma of lavender for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slices and lemon wedges for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, and dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to create a lavender simple syrup.
- Remove the syrup from heat, strain out the lavender buds, and let it cool completely.
- In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, lavender syrup, strawberry puree, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lavender strawberry lemonade over the ice, and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon wedges, and fresh lavender sprigs if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing floral flavors!
Notes
For a sparkling version, replace the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy delight.
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