Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of Lavender Lemonade. This delightful beverage combines the citrusy tang of lemons with the subtle floral notes of lavender for a unique and soothing drink. Follow these steps to make your own Lavender Lemonade at home.

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)

4 cups cold water

Ice cubes

Fresh lavender sprigs and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
• Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried culinary lavender buds to the simple syrup, stirring to combine.
• Allow the lavender buds to steep in the simple syrup for about 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired level of lavender flavor. Be careful not to steep for too long, as the lavender taste can become overpowering.
• After steeping, strain the lavender-infused simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove the lavender buds. Discard the buds.
• Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the lavender-infused simple syrup.
• Stir in 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
• Taste the lavender lemonade and adjust the sweetness and tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if necessary, according to your preference.
• Place the pitcher of Lavender Lemonade in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
• Once chilled, remove the pitcher from the refrigerator and give the lavender lemonade a good stir.
• To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Lavender Lemonade into each glass.
• Garnish each glass with a fresh lavender sprig and a slice of lemon, if desired.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and floral flavor of Lavender Lemonade on a hot day!

Suggested Pairing:

Pair your Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.