Description
Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing twist on classic lemonade, combining the bright tang of lemon juice with the calming, floral notes of lavender. This elegant and fragrant beverage is perfect for a hot summer day or any gathering.
Ingredients
1 small handful freshly picked and rinsed lavender flowers, or 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups cold water, plus more as needed
Ice
Thinly sliced lemons and a few lavender sprigs, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Cut the lavender flowers from the stems and place them in a medium bowl. Avoid using a Pyrex bowl as it can crack when exposed to boiling water.
- Pour 1 cup of sugar over the lavender flowers. Gently rub the flowers into the sugar to release the lavender oils.
- Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the lavender sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let it infuse for 30 minutes. For a stronger lavender flavor, steep longer.
- Strain the lavender-infused simple syrup into a serving carafe or pitcher, removing the lavender flowers.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, then add 2 cups of cold water. Adjust the tartness by adding more lemon juice if it’s too sweet, or more sugar if it’s too tart.
- Add ice to the pitcher and garnish with thinly sliced lemons and a few sprigs of lavender for an elegant touch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter lemonade, you can add more sugar or honey. Stevia or agave can also be used as natural sweeteners.
- To intensify the lavender flavor, steep the syrup for a longer period or add more lavender flowers.
- For a more complex flavor, add fresh mint or a splash of elderflower syrup.
- For a frozen version, blend the lemonade with ice to make a slushy drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing, Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
