Lavender Lemonade Floral Infusion (Printable)
Tart lemon meets delicate lavender in this refreshing floral-infused beverage perfect for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade Base
04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
07 - Lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
08 - Ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in dried lavender, and let steep for 15 minutes.
02 - Strain the lavender from the syrup using a fine-mesh sieve. Allow the syrup to cool.
03 - In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, lavender syrup, and cold water. Stir well.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with additional water, syrup, or lemon juice, as desired.
05 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It makes you feel fancy without actually requiring any fancy skills
- The floral notes balance the tartness in a way regular lemonade never could
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- Culinary lavender is non negotiable, ornamental lavender can be treated with chemicals
- The longer you steep the lavender the stronger the floral taste becomes
03 -
- Make sure the syrup is completely cooled before mixing with the lemon juice to prevent melting ice too quickly
- Start with less syrup than you think you need, you can always add more