Honey Lavender Lemonade: 5 Amazing Twists
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This honey lavender lemonade recipe offers a refreshing floral twist to a classic summer drink. It’s easy to make at home and perfect for a warm day.
- Author: Amara Louis
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 2 cups cold water
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the dried lavender buds.
- Heat gently over medium-low heat until simmering. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender-infused water through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on the buds to extract liquid. Discard the lavender buds.
- Add the honey to the warm lavender water and stir until completely dissolved. This is your lavender honey syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the lavender honey syrup, and 2 cups of cold water.
- Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more honey or lemon juice.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
- Ensure you use culinary grade lavender buds.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preference.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the buds for a few extra minutes.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg