Lavender Lemonade
A bright, floral lavender lemonade made with fresh lemon juice and lavender simple syrup — a refreshing, elegant non-alcoholic beverage perfect for summer gatherings.
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Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 cup 240 ml water (for the simple syrup)
- 4 tsp dried culinary lavender buds or 1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers
- 4 –5 cups 960–1200 ml cold water, to dilute
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and extra lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add 4 tsp dried culinary lavender buds (or 1/4 cup fresh) to the syrup and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat and steep the lavender in the syrup for 10–15 minutes, covered, to extract fragrance.
- Strain the lavender simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract flavor; discard solids.
- Juice 4–6 lemons to yield about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice; strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lavender simple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
- Add 4–5 cups cold water to the pitcher, tasting and adjusting for sweetness and tartness.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled lavender lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a small sprig of lavender; serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g