Description
Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing spring drink that combines the floral notes of lavender with the tartness of lemon, creating a delightful beverage perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the dried lavender. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the lavender infusion into a pitcher, discarding the lavender flowers.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water and mix well.
- Chill the lavender lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, let the infusion steep longer.
- This drink can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg