Description
Honey Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing and soothing drink perfect for summer gatherings. This recipe combines the bright tang of lemons with the subtle floral notes of lavender and the sweet richness of honey, creating a balanced and flavorful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh lavender blossoms (or 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender)
- 4 cups hot water (for lavender infusion)
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8-10 lemons)
- 6-8 cups cold water
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- To make the lavender simple syrup, combine honey and hot water in a saucepan. Add fresh lavender blossoms (or dried culinary lavender).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes to an hour, or until the desired lavender flavor is reached. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.
- Strain the lavender simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the lavender blossoms.
- Add fresh lemon juice and cold water to the pitcher with the lavender simple syrup.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed, by adding more honey syrup or lemon juice.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, gently muddle the lavender blossoms before steeping.
- You can prepare the lavender simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adjust the amount of cold water to achieve your preferred strength and sweetness.
- For a sparkling version, use sparkling water instead of still water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 35-45g
- Sodium: 5-10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 0-1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg