Description
Indulge in a refreshing sip of Lavender Lemonade, where floral notes meet zesty lemon for an exquisite summer beverage that delights the senses and impresses guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water (1 cup for syrup, 4 cups cold)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small pot, boil 1 cup of water and stir in ½ cup of sugar until dissolved.
- Add 2 tablespoons of dried lavender to the sugar water and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove lavender flowers and let it cool completely.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice, straining out any seeds.
- In a pitcher, combine the cooled lavender syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently until mixed well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or lavender sprigs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute regular sugar with honey or agave syrup for a unique twist. For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh mint leaves into your lemonade.