Lavender Lemonade
Make a refreshing and unique lavender lemonade by mixing lemon juice, sugar, and lavender-infused water. Perfect for a special summer treat!
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade is a refreshing drink that combines the tangy taste of lemons with the floral notes of lavender.
Perfect for hot summer days, it's a unique twist on traditional lemonade.
This drink is great for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing at home.
It's a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
Ingredients for Lavender Lemonade
Lavender buds: Use culinary lavender for the best taste. These add a floral note to the lemonade, so adjust the amount to your preference.
Sugar: You can use white granulated sugar.
Hot water: Make sure the water is hot, but not boiling, to help dissolve the sugar and extract the flavor from the lavender buds.
Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is ideal for the best flavor. Make sure to strain out any seeds.
Cold water: This is used to dilute the mixture and bring it to the desired temperature for serving. Consider using filtered water for the best taste.
How to Make Lavender Lemonade
Put your lavender buds in a glass jar and cover them with the hot water.
Stir in the sugar until it is all dissolved.
Let this sit for 30 minutes so the lavender can flavor the water.
While the lavender is soaking, squeeze your lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
After 30 minutes, strain the lavender out of the water and sugar mixture, then pour it into a pitcher.
Add in the cold water and the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix everything thoroughly.
Taste to see if it's sweet enough for you, and adjust if needed.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Lavender Lemonade
Use Fresh Lavender: If you can, get fresh lavender buds. They often taste better and smell nicer than dried ones.
Strainer Hack: Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the lavender mixture. This will help make sure you don't get any little bits of lavender in your lemonade.
Mixing Tip: Stir the sugar into the hot water and lavender mix really well. Make sure it dissolves completely so your lemonade isn't gritty.
Adjust Sweetness: After mixing everything, taste your lemonade. If it's too tart, add a bit more sugar. If it's too sweet, add a splash more lemon juice or water.
Double Batch: Make a double batch and freeze some in ice cube trays. Then when you make another pitcher, you can add these lavender lemonade ice cubes without watering it down.
How to Store Leftovers
You can store any leftover lemonade either in a pitcher or container with a lid.
You can keep in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days.
If you want to store it for a longer time, you can freeze it. Pour the lemonade into ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers, leaving some space at the top because liquids expand when they freeze.
Once frozen, you can use the lemonade cubes in other drinks or let them melt back into lemonade.
Frozen Lavender Lemonade can last for about 2 to 3 months in the freezer. When you are ready to drink it again, just let it thaw in the fridge or on the counter.
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Lavender Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons lavender buds
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Add your lavender buds in a glass jar and cover with the hot water. Stir in the sugar until it is all dissolved. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- While the lavender is infusing in the water, squeeze your lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Strain the lavender out of the water sugar mixture. Add to the pitcher. Add in the cold water to the pitcher.
- Add in your lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Taste to see if it is your desired sweetness.
