Description
A refreshing and floral Lavender Lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, dried culinary lavender, honey, and sugar, perfect for a delightful summer drink or brunch accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Lavender Syrup
- 2 cups water (454 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- ¼ cup honey (88 grams)
- 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender (8 grams)
Lemonade
- 6 cups water (1,362 grams), divided
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (454 grams) from 10-12 lemons
Garnish (optional)
- Blue or purple food coloring
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Make the lavender syrup: Over medium heat, combine 2 cups of water and the granulated sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and dried culinary lavender.
- Steep the lavender: Allow the mixture to steep for 2 hours, or less if a milder lavender flavor is preferred, to infuse the syrup.
- Strain the syrup: Strain the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing down on the lavender to extract maximum flavor and liquid.
- Combine the lemonade: In a large pitcher, mix the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the strained lavender syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of water. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add color and serve: Optionally, add a couple drops of blue or purple food coloring to enhance the lemonade’s appearance. Serve the lavender lemonade over ice with lemon slices as garnish.
Notes
- Steeping time can be adjusted depending on how strong you want the lavender flavor; less time yields a more subtle taste.
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure safety and best flavor.
- Honey can be replaced with agave syrup or simple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- The food coloring is optional and mainly for aesthetic purposes.
- Store any leftover lemonade in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
