Description
Refreshing lavender lemonade brings Mediterranean sunshine to your glass with delicate floral notes and zesty citrus charm. Summer sips become pure bliss when herbal elegance meets classic tangy sweetness, inviting cool relaxation in each crystal-clear pour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 10–12 lemons)
- 6 cups water, divided
- 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- Blue or purple food coloring (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Extra lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Create a sweet syrup by heating water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high temperature until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove the syrup from heat and immediately incorporate honey, stirring until fully blended, then add dried lavender to infuse the liquid with its delicate floral essence.
- Allow the aromatic mixture to steep at room temperature for approximately 120 minutes, enabling the lavender to release its full flavor profile.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a clean container and carefully pour the infused liquid through, gently pressing the lavender buds to extract maximum flavor intensity.
- Transfer the strained lavender syrup into a large pitcher and combine with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water, stirring thoroughly to ensure uniform blending.
- Optional: Enhance the visual appeal by adding a few drops of purple food coloring to create a soft, lavender-tinted beverage.
- Chill the lemonade completely, then serve over abundant ice cubes, garnishing each glass with delicate lemon slices and a sprig of fresh lavender for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to match personal taste preferences.
- Try fresh lavender instead of dried for a more vibrant, aromatic flavor profile.
- Create a low-calorie version by substituting sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a diabetic-friendly option.
- Elevate presentation by freezing lavender sprigs or lemon slices in ice cubes for an elegant summer drink garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg