Description
A refreshing beverage that combines the floral notes of lavender with the tartness of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- Add dried lavender to the simple syrup and let it steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender syrup to remove the flowers.
- In a pitcher, combine the lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lemon slices.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your taste preference.
- Use fresh lavender if available for a stronger flavor.
- This drink can be served hot as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lavender Lemonade, Refreshing Drink, Lemonade Recipe