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Honey Lavender Lemonade


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

Creating honey lavender lemonade requires only a handful of simple yet impactful ingredients. Each component contributes to the overall flavor profile, making the drink a harmonious blend of sweet and floral notes. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Fresh Lemons: Approximately 4-6 large lemons, juiced to produce about 1 cup of lemon juice.
  • Honey: 1 cup of raw or organic honey for natural sweetness.
  • Dried Culinary Lavender: 2 tablespoons, ensuring it is safe for consumption.
  • Water: 5 cups, divided into 1 cup for the lavender syrup and 4 cups for the lemonade base.
  • Ice: As needed for serving.
  • Lavender Sprigs and Lemon Slices: For garnish (optional).

Instructions

Creating this aromatic drink involves making a lavender-infused honey syrup and then combining it with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Lavender Honey Syrup

  1. Boil Water: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil.
  2. Add Lavender: Stir in the dried culinary lavender and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the lavender to infuse the water with its floral essence.
  3. Strain the Lavender: After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds.
  4. Mix in Honey: While the lavender-infused water is still warm, stir in 1 cup of honey until it is fully dissolved, creating a lavender honey syrup.

Step 2: Make the Lemonade

  1. Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the juice from the lemons to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Ensure you remove any seeds.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 4 cups of cold water, and the lavender honey syrup.
  3. Stir Well: Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 3: Chill and Serve

  1. Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to cool.
  2. Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled lemonade over the top.
  3. Garnish: Optionally, garnish with lavender sprigs and lemon slices for an elegant touch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 90