Lavender Lemonade with Homemade Lavender Syrup
This refreshingly delicious Lavender Lemonade with Homemade Lavender Syrup is a perfect beverage for those hot Summer days. The herbal and floral notes that dried lavender imparts to the sweetness of classic lemonade are unique and the perfect blend! This is such a perfect beverage to serve for gatherings that is just extra special.
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Homemade Lavender Lemonade
When I make this refreshing Lavender Lemonade, I prepare it the traditional way, like classic lemonade. Freshly squeezed ripe lemons, simple syrup infused with lavender. This syrup creates an herbal, floral, and aromatic blend that beautifully integrates into the lemonade. The bonus is that the Lavender syrup can be used for cocktails or lattes. Yes, you read that right: lattes. 😉 So tasty!
How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup
You are probably thinking, where am I going to find dried Lavender flower buds? Here in Los Angeles, they are available at Ralphs supermarket, which is part of Kroger. I buy them in the dried spice aisle, and they are dried culinary Lavender flower buds. If you do a web search, make sure to include culinary dried lavender flowers. Amazon also carries them. If you already have them on hand, ensure the dried Lavender is fresh and fragrant. Dried herbs and spices don’t last forever, so make sure what you use is freshly purchased for the full lavender taste.
Main ingredients
- White, granulated sugar. You can use honey (more on that below) or agave syrup, but note that they are sweeter than white granulated sugar.
- Dried culinary Lavender flowers – use only lavender that is specifically for culinary uses and therefore edible. It can be found online or in large grocery stores or online.
- Use the juice of fresh lemons. This is the difference between good and fabulous lemonade. (Tip: Meyer lemons are amazing in this recipe!) Fresh lemon juice is highly recommended for this recipe rather than bottled.
- Garnishes: fresh lavender sprigs and lemon slices because it’s pretty 🙂
How to make it
Good lemonade requires fresh, ripe lemons. Don’t skip this step, as this simple recipe relies on the fresh, crisp flavors of freshly squeezed lemons.
Using a large pitcher, add freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and the Lavender simple syrup. Stir well and adjust to taste.
Using tall glasses, add ice and fill with the Lavender Lemonade. Garnish with sprigs of fresh Lavender and lemon slices.
Frequently asked questions
You could, however, you would have to play with the ratios and ensure the honey is liquified before it’s added to the lemonade. Also, make sure the honey is a neutral taste so it doesn’t compete with the flavor of the lavender.
Yes, the flavor is not as intense as dried though. You need 1 tablespoon of fresh in the simple syrup recipe rather than 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried.
Yes, add a little at a time until the flavor suits you. It’s hard to compare store-bought versus homemade Lavender simple syrup for quantity and equivalent flavor.
Serving ideas
Garnish the lemonade with a colorful straw and a sprig of fresh Lavender. I also add a wheel of fresh lemon slices to the glass. This is perfect as a mocktail for bridal showers, luncheons, brunches, barbecues, and more. It makes a wonderful presentation, and best of all, it’s delicious. If you love a good mocktail, try my Healthy Tropical Mocktail—it’s hydrating, tropical, and fabulous. And of course, a fruity Strawberry Lemonade made with frozen strawberries so you can enjoy it all year round.
This Lavender Lemonade can easily be converted to a cocktail by adding alcohol. A splash of vodka or gin, served in a coupe glass or a rocks glass. (My favorite is Empress Gin.) I also have a recipe for a fun, sophisticated Lavender French 75.
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Lavender Lemonade with Homemade Lavender Syrup
Equipment
- 1 small sauce pan
- 1 large pitcher
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried Lavender flowers
Lavender Lemonade
- 4 large ripe lemons freshly squeezed or 1 cup
- 4 cups water cold
- 1 1/4 cups Lavender simple syrup
- Ice
- Fresh Lavender for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Lavender simple syrup
- Using a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and the dried Lavender flowers.
- Bring the mixture to a slow simmer. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes until all the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Turn the heat off and allow the syrup to steep for 15 minutes.
- Once the syrup has steeped, drain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the Lavender flowers. Now the syrup is ready to use in the lemonade.
Lavender Lemonade
- Using a two-quart pitcher, add freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and the Lavender simple syrup. Stir well and adjust to taste.
- Using tall glasses, add ice, and fill with the Lavender Lemonade.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh Lavender and lemon slices.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.
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