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Fragrant Lavender Lemonade

A tall glass filled with ice and pinkish-purple Fragrant Lavender Lemonade, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.
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Make a refreshing, aromatic lemonade by infusing water with culinary lavender to create a simple syrup base.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water (for syrup)
  • 1/4 cup dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
  • 3 cups cold water (for mixing)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the lavender simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Remove the syrup from the heat. Stir in the dried culinary lavender buds. Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, pressing lightly on the buds to extract liquid. Discard the lavender buds. Let the syrup cool completely.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and the cooled lavender simple syrup. Stir well.
  5. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed by adding a little more water or lemon juice.
  6. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.

Notes

  • Use only culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitter or soapy flavors.
  • For a sparkling version, substitute 1 cup of the cold water with club soda or sparkling water just before serving.
  • If you prefer honey over sugar, substitute the sugar with 3/4 cup of honey when making the syrup.

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