There is no drink as refreshing in summer as a tall glass of lemonade. Lemon and lavender are a wonderful pairing and lavender lends a light floral sweetness that’s a fun twist on a classic lemonade. This Lavender Lemonade Recipe is easy to make and a delicious drink for spring and summer.
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Homemade lemonade is a simple beverage to make with just 3 ingredients -lemons, sugar and cold water. We’re bringing a light floral flavor with an easy homemade lavender syrup making this the perfect drink that’s equally at home at a summer cookout , a baby shower or a bridal shower. There are many varieties of lavender(including english lavender and provence lavender) but make sure you get dried culinary lavender buds for making this simple syrup (for more delicious lavender drinks take a look at my Lavender French 75 and Lavender Tom Collins!).
Ingredients
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- Water
- Granulated sugar
- Dried culinary lavender buds
For the Lavender Lemonade
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lavender simple syrup
- Water
How to Make Lavender Lemonade
For this lemonade start by making the lavender simple syrup. In a small saucepan combine sugar, water and lavender and bring to a simmer making sure the sugar fully dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and cover, allowing the simple syrup to steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds with a fine mesh strainer and transfer the lavender syrup to a clean glass jar (I absolutely love these adorable tulip jars!). You can store this simple syrup int the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a month.
For the lemonade you’ll need freshly squeezed lemon juice (a citrus juicer like this makes quick work of juicing lemons). Pour the lemon juice to a large pitcher along with 1 cup of the lavender simple syrup and 5 cups water, stir until fully mixed. Serve chilled or over ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh lavender flowers.
Variations
- If you would like a boozy lavender lemonade cocktail stir in 1 cup of vodka or gin
- For a sparkling lavender lemonade substitute sparkling water for the water
If you like this Lavender Lemonade be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dried culinary lavender buds
For the Lavender Lemonade
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup lavender simple syrup
- 5 cups water
Instructions
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- For this lemonade start by making the lavender simple syrup. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and lavender and bring to a boil making sure the sugar fully dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and cover, allowing the simple syrup to steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds and transfer the lavender syrup to a clean glass jar.
For the Lavender Lemonade
- In a large pitcher add in the fresh lemon juice, lavender simple syrup and water and stir until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice as desired.
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