Lavender Lemonade
Refreshing and fragrant, Lavender Lemonade combines zesty lemon juice with floral lavender for a delightful natural beverage perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey or granulated 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, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer. Remove from heat and add dried lavender. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender infusion through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the honey or sugar to the warm lavender water and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, substitute half of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.