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Honey-Lavender Lemonade

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Ingredients

For the lavender-honey syrup

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp culinary lavender (dried or fresh)

For the lemonade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • cups cold water
  • Ice
  • Lemon slices & lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and lavender over medium heat. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil—it can make the lavender taste bitter). Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Cover and let the lavender steep in the honey syrup for 15-20 minutes. This helps infuse the flavors without overpowering the lemonade.
  • Strain out the lavender using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, then let the syrup cool for a few minutes.
  • While the syrup cools, juice your lemons and strain out the seeds and pulp.
  • In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, lavender-honey syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness if needed (add more honey for sweeter lemonade).
  • Fill glasses with ice and pour in the lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of lavender for a pretty, springtime touch.
Author: Rita