Lavender Lemonade
Experience the refreshing delight of Lavender Lemonade, a perfect fusion of zesty lemons and aromatic lavender that captures the essence of summer in every sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (1 cup per serving) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups filtered water (1 cup for infusion, 4 cups for mixing)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water; add lavender buds and steep for about 10 minutes.
- Juice the lemons to yield approximately 1 cup of lemon juice, straining out seeds.
- In a pitcher, mix 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of cold water until dissolved.
- Strain the lavender infusion into the pitcher, then add lemon juice and stir well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute sparkling water for a fizzy version or use honey instead of sugar for natural sweetness. Enhance flavor and presentation by adding fresh mint or berries.
Find it online: https://cookingwithruth.com/refreshing-lavender-lemonade/