Description
Savor the essence of summer with this refreshing lavender lemonade, a delightful fusion of floral notes and zesty lemon that’s perfect for cooling off on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade dried lavender buds
- 1 cup sugar (or honey)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the dried lavender buds and steep for about 15 minutes until fragrant. Strain the infusion.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar with the freshly squeezed lemon juice until dissolved.
- Combine the lavender infusion with the lemon-sugar mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
- Stir in 3 cups of cold water and mix well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup for natural sweetness. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water or mix in fresh herbs like mint for added flavor.