Lavender lemonade is a floral twist on classic lemonade. It combines tart lemon juice with a light lavender syrup for a refreshing drink that feels elegant, calming, and perfect for spring or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 to 5 cups cold water
- Lavender syrup to taste
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, optional
How to Make Lavender Lemonade
Step 1: Make Lavender Syrup — Add water and sugar to a small pot. Heat until sugar dissolves. Add dried lavender, turn off the heat, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
Step 2: Mix the Lemonade — Add lemon juice and cold water to a pitcher. Stir in lavender syrup gradually until it tastes balanced.
Step 3: Chill and Serve — Serve over ice with lemon slices.
Tips
- Use culinary lavender only.
- Do not steep too long or the flavor may become bitter.
- Add syrup gradually.
- Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled lemon juice.
- Garnish with lemon wheels or mint.
Variations
- Sparkling lavender lemonade
- Lavender mint lemonade
- Lavender honey lemonade
- Lavender berry lemonade
- Lavender limeade
Lavender lemonade is bright, floral, and refreshing. It is an easy drink to make for brunch, parties, showers, picnics, or relaxing afternoons.