Lavender Lemonade
Try this fresh, floral twist on classic homemade lemonade made with homemade lavender syrup.
Servings 10 drinks
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
Lavender Syrup
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup dried lavender flowers or about 20 fresh lavender flowers, stems removed
Lavender Lemonade
- 1½ cups lavender syrup to taste
- 2 cups lemon juice about 10 lemons
- 6 cups water
- garnishes such as lemon slices, mint leaves or fresh lavender sprigs
Instructions
Lavender Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Do not let boil.¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup water
- Remove from heat and stir in the lavender flowers. Let rest for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, longer for a stronger flavor. Strain out the flowers with a fine-mesh sieve.¼ cup dried lavender flowers
- Let cool completely.
Lavender Lemonade
- In a large pitcher, stir together the lavender syrup and lemon juice. Top with the water and stir to combine. Taste and add more syrup, if desired.1½ cups lavender syrup, 2 cups lemon juice, 6 cups water
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves or fresh lavender sprigs.garnishes
Notes
If using fresh lavender, make sure it hasn't been treated with pesticides. Wash it and pat dry gently.
Store fresh lemonade in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
