Refreshing Lavender Lemonade
A simple and sophisticated floral citrus drink combining the bright tartness of fresh lemons with the soothing aroma of culinary lavender. Perfect for warm weather and easy to make in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4–5 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade, preferably French lavender)
- 4 cups water (divided: 2 cups boiling for infusion, 2 cups cold for dilution)
- 1/3 cup honey (113g) or substitute with granulated sugar, agave syrup, or maple syrup
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (475 ml) of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add 2 tablespoons of dried culinary lavender, and cover. Let steep for 10-15 minutes until water turns a soft purple hue and fragrant.
- Strain the lavender infusion through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract all liquid.
- While the lavender water is still warm, stir in 1/3 cup (113g) honey until fully dissolved.
- Juice 4-5 large lemons to yield about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds and add lemon juice to the pitcher.
- Add 2 cups (475 ml) cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Adjust sweetness or dilution by adding more water or lemon juice as preferred.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if desired.
Notes
Steep lavender gently for 10-15 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Dissolve honey in warm lavender water for smooth mixing. Chill lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving. For a bubbly twist, replace half the cold water with sparkling water. Vegan sweeteners like maple syrup or agave can be used instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 0.5
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