Fresh Lavender Lemonade
A refreshing homemade lemonade with a delicate floral twist of lavender, perfect for summer and easy to make in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml lemon juice)
- 3 tablespoons dried lavender or 5 fresh lavender sprigs (culinary-grade recommended)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (can substitute honey or agave)
- 4 cups (1 liter) water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: sparkling water to taste for a fizzy twist
Instructions
- Prepare the Lavender Syrup (10 minutes): In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of water with 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the lavender sprigs or dried lavender, remove the pan from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly purple.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or pitcher to remove the lavender. Press lightly on the lavender to extract flavor without bitterness.
- Juice the Lemons (5 minutes): Juice 6 medium lemons to yield about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds. Optionally zest one lemon before juicing for extra citrus flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups (720 ml) of cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more water or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or pour lemonade over ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs, lemon slices, or mint leaves. For a fizzy version, top each glass with sparkling water just before serving.
- Enjoy: Sip slowly and savor the floral twist.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid harsh flavors. Steep lavender for about 10 minutes and do not boil with sugar for too long to prevent bitterness. Adjust sweetness after mixing. Rolling lemons before juicing yields more juice. Add ice or sparkling water just before serving to avoid dilution. Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 0.3
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