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Lavender Lemonade in two glasses garnished with lemon slices and rosemary.
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Lavender Lemonade

A recipe for Lavender Lemonade! This floral lemonade includes a homemade lavender syrup for a cool and refreshing drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine N/A
Keyword beverage, drink, lavender, lemon, lemonade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

Lavender Syrup:

  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (4 grams) dried culinary lavender

Lavender Lemonade:

  • 4 cups (950 milliliters) water
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is starting to thicken slightly, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the dried lavender. Cover and allow to steep for 1 hour.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl and discard the lavender buds.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the lavender syrup, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Adjust flavors to taste and serve over ice.

Notes

The aqua color of the Lavender Lemonade in the photos was created with a sprinkling of food-safe purple glitter.