Lavender Lemonade: The Refreshing Twist You Didn’t Know You Needed
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade using lavender for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- ice for serving
- fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the dried lavender. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the lavender syrup into a bowl, discarding the lavender buds.
- In a pitcher, combine the lavender syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Lavender can be overpowering, so use it sparingly according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lavender Lemonade, refreshing drinks, summer beverages