Lavender Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemonade infused with lavender flavor. Cool and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Infusion/Chill Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 c fresh lavender (about 8-10 flower heads)
2 c sugar
4 c boiling water
2 c lemon juice
4 c filtered water
1 c vodka (optional)
Instructions
1. Start by making lavender syrup. Add sugar to a large bowl. Drop in lavender and begin to rub flowers into the sugar. This will begin the infusion process by transferring lavender oils to the sugar. Pour boiling water over sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow to sit for 1 hour to infuse.
2. While lavender is infusing, squeeze and chill your lemon juice. Once 1 hour is up add lavender syrup to a large pitcher, pouring through a fine mesh sieve. Add lemon juice and filtered water. Add vodka if using. Give mixture a good stir and place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lavender and/or lemon slices.
Notes
*Make sure you are using fresh and not dried lavender for this recipe.
**If you want a weaker floral infusion only allow lavender to steep in sugar and boiling water for 1 hour. For a stronger infusion, leave for 2-3 hours.
***If you would like to make the lavender syrup in advance, you can prepare it and place it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Be sure to remove flowers prior to chilling.
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