Lavender Lemonade

An easy and refreshing lavender lemonade recipe with fresh lavender. This tart floral drink is perfect for warm summer days and celebrations.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: cups lavender lemonade

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
1 cup granulated sugar
5 cups water divided
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 to 8 lemons, depending on size)
Additional lemon slices optional for garnish
Fresh lavender sprigs optional for garnish

Instructions

Place the lavender and sugar in a small saucepan. Off the heat, rub them together with your fingers for a minute or so, until the lavender smells very fragrant.
Add 1 cup of water to the sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Remove the pan from the heat cover, and allow it to steep for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Strain the syrup into a serving pitcher.
To the pitcher, add the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of water. Stir together, then chill until nice and cold. Serve over ice, garnished with additional lemon slices or fresh lavender springs.

Notes

TO STORE: Lavender lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The lavender syrup may be stored in an airtight jar for several weeks in the refrigerator.
DOUBLE RECIPE: Feel free to double the lavender syrup in this recipe, then use the extra in all kinds of fun ways: mixed with club soda (with or without vodka), drizzled over ice cream, to soak a pound cake, or in champagne.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 6)Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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