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Fresh Lavender Lemonade Recipe Easy Homemade Honey Herb Drink

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A refreshing homemade lemonade infused with culinary lavender, honey, and fresh herbs like mint and thyme, perfect for summer gatherings and hot afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender or 3 tablespoons fresh lavender
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 cups water for syrup
  • 4 cups cold water for dilution
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: organic lemon slices for garnish
  • Optional: lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups (950 ml) of water, honey, and lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until fragrant but not boiling.
  2. Remove from heat and add fresh mint and thyme sprigs. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse herbal notes.
  3. Strain the syrup using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently to extract all flavor.
  4. Juice 6 large lemons to get about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds.
  5. In a large pitcher, mix the cooled lavender honey syrup with the fresh lemon juice. Add 4 cups (950 ml) of cold water to dilute. Adjust water to taste.
  6. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to let flavors marry.
  7. Serve chilled over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of lavender or mint.

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness. Simmer gently to prevent honey from becoming bitter. Steep herbs off heat to preserve fresh flavors. Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding more water if needed. Syrup can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Muddling mint leaves before adding to syrup enhances aroma. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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