Lavender Lemonade Recipe
This refreshing Lavender Lemonade blends the subtle floral notes of lavender with zesty lemon juice, perfect for a cool, vibrant summer drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers (or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with the sugar and lavender.
- Boil: Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Steep: Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain: Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender flowers.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the lavender mixture with the lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well.
- Serve: Serve over ice and enjoy.
Notes
- The color of your lavender lemonade will vary depending on the type of lavender used.
- For a more vibrant color, add 1–2 drops of red and blue food coloring (optional).
- For best flavor, use culinary lavender.
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