Description
Lavender-lemonade brings Mediterranean sunshine to your glass with delicate floral notes dancing through tart citrus. Refreshing sips of this elegant drink promise cool relaxation and gentle herbal whispers of summer’s most delightful moments.
Ingredients
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Lavender-Lemonade
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) water
Sweetener:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) lavender simple syrup
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant lavender-infused simple syrup by gently simmering fresh or dried lavender buds in water and granulated sugar for 10-15 minutes, allowing the floral essence to permeate the liquid.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, removing the spent lavender buds, and let the syrup cool to room temperature (approximately 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit or 20-25 degrees Celsius).
- Squeeze fresh lemons to extract bright, zesty juice, ensuring you obtain about of pure citrus liquid.
- In a spacious pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with cool filtered water, creating a tart base for the refreshing beverage.
- Gradually incorporate the cooled lavender-infused syrup into the lemon water, stirring methodically to ensure uniform distribution of flavors.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding additional lavender syrup if desired, balancing the tartness with delicate floral notes.
- Chill the lavender lemonade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor melding and ensure optimal refreshment.
- Fill serving glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes, then carefully pour the lavender lemonade over the ice.
- Embellish each glass with thin lemon rounds and delicate fresh lavender sprigs, creating an elegant and aromatic presentation.
Notes
- Lavender simple syrup can be prepared days ahead, stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for maximum convenience.
- Fresh or dried lavender works wonderfully, but ensure using culinary-grade lavender for safe consumption.
- Straining the lavender while creating the simple syrup prevents unwanted flower bits in the final drink.
- Organic lemons provide more vibrant flavor and can enhance the overall taste profile of the lemonade.
- Chilled glasses help maintain the drink’s refreshing temperature longer, making it perfect for summer gatherings.
- Customize sweetness by gradually adding simple syrup, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg