Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing and aromatic beverage combining floral lavender notes with tangy lemon for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups water, divided
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dried lavender. Let steep for about 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender buds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, lavender syrup, and remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling version, substitute still water with sparkling water just before serving to maintain the fizz.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/refreshing-lavender-lemonade/