Floral Lavender Lemonade
A delightful and refreshing drink that blends fresh lemons with soothing lavender, perfect for warm days and outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar (or natural sweetener)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
- Ice
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup of water, the sugar, and dried lavender in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Steep the mixture for about 15 minutes off heat to allow the lavender to infuse.
- Strain the lavender syrup into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for a vibrant taste and consider sugar alternatives for a low-calorie option. Store in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender lemonade, refreshing drink, healthy beverage, summer drink, herbal lemonade, low-calorie drink
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