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Lavender Lemonade

This lavender lemonade combines bright, tangy lemon juice with a floral-infused syrup made from dried culinary lavender. It’s a relaxing and elegant take on traditional lemonade—perfect for brunch, garden parties, or just a moment of calm on a hot afternoon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice 4–6 lemons
  • 4 cups cold water
  • ¾ cup sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • Ice lemon slices, and lavender sprigs (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. In saucepan, combine 1 cup water, sugar/honey, and lavender.
  2. Simmer and stir until dissolved. Let steep 20 minutes. Strain.
  3. Juice lemons to yield 1 cup. Strain.
  4. In pitcher, combine lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and ½ to ¾ cup lavender syrup. Stir.
  5. Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with optional garnishes.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/lavender-lemonade/

Notes

  • Culinary-grade dried lavender is key—make sure it’s meant for food use.
  • You can adjust syrup amount to taste depending on how sweet or floral you like your lemonade.
  • For a fizzy version, replace some of the water with sparkling water just before serving.