Lavender Lemon Bliss Soda
A refreshing summer soda combining floral lavender and zesty lemon, perfect for lazy afternoons or backyard gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4–6 cups sparkling water
- Ice (optional)
- Fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon of dried lavender. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow it to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the syrup: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain out the lavender buds. Pour the syrup into a jar or container and let it cool completely.
- Juice the lemons: While the syrup is cooling, squeeze your lemons to extract about 1/2 cup of fresh juice. Strain out any seeds or pulp.
- Mix the soda: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice. Stir until well blended.
- Add sparkling water: Slowly pour in 4-6 cups of sparkling water, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour the soda over, and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
[‘Don’t over-steep the lavender to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Ensure the lavender syrup is completely cooled before mixing the soda.’, ‘Use high-quality sparkling water for the best flavor.’, ‘Experiment with garnishes like mint leaves or edible flowers.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10
- Carbohydrates: 17
Keywords: lavender soda, lemon soda, summer drink, refreshing beverage, floral drink, lemonade twist