Description
This Lavender Lemonade Refresher is a soothing and refreshing beverage perfect for warm days. Combining the floral notes of dried lavender with the bright zest of fresh lemon juice, this drink offers a delightful twist on classic lemonade. It’s easy to make and serves as a perfect thirst quencher or a charming addition to summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Lavender Syrup
- 4 cups of water (divided)
- 3 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers
- 1 cup of sugar
Lemonade
- 1 cup of lemon juice (fresh from about 4–6 lemons)
- Ice for serving
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Lavender Infusion: Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Add the dried lavender flowers and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to extract the aromatic flavors.
- Steep the Lavender: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the lavender to steep for 15-20 minutes until the infusion deepens in color and flavor.
- Strain the Lavender Mixture: Strain the liquid into a large pitcher, discarding the lavender flowers to ensure a smooth lemonade.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon Juice: Stir in the sugar and fresh lemon juice until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a balanced and sweet-tart base.
- Complete the Lemonade: Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the pitcher and mix well to dilute the syrup to a refreshing lemonade consistency.
- Serve: Pour the lavender lemonade over ice, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy this cooling, floral refresher.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the sugar amount according to your sweetness preference.
- For a sparkling version, substitute still water with sparkling water right before serving.
- Lavender can have a strong flavor, so be sure not to over-steep to avoid bitterness.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering and Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender lemonade, floral lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, lavender drinks
