Honey Lavender Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
I love making this Honey Lavender Lemonade Mocktail. It's a refreshing and tasty drink that combines sweet, sour, and floral flavors. Perfect for any occasion if you want a lovely, non-alcoholic option! 🍋🌸
Equipment
- A mixing spoon helps for stirring both the syrup and the final drink.
- For straining the syrup, I use a fine mesh strainer.
- Then, I reach for a large pitcher to mix everything together.
- A citrus juicer is handy if you're using fresh lemons, and of course, glasses for serving.
Ingredients
For this drink, I round up these ingredients:
Lavender Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Mocktail:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6 lemons
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup honey
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish
These simple ingredients come together to create a perfect balance of flavors.
Instructions
- First, I begin by making the syrup. I combine water, sugar, and lavender in a saucepan.
- Bringing it to a simmer, I stir until the sugar dissolves.
- I let it boil for about a minute before removing it from the heat. Then, I allow it to steep for about 15 minutes.
- After steeping, I strain it to remove the lavender pieces.
- Next, I pour lemon juice, cold water, honey, and the prepared lavender syrup into a large pitcher. I stir them all together until the honey dissolves.
- To serve, I fill glasses with ice and pour in the lavender lemonade.
- I may add a lemon slice or lavender sprig if I'm feeling fancy. 😊
Notes
A few things to keep in mind:
Culinary lavender is crucial. I make sure it's safe for eating, which isn't always the same as lavender used in sachets or essential oils.
If I want a stronger lavender flavor, I let the syrup steep a bit longer. On the other hand, shorter steeping makes it milder.
For more sweetness without added sugar, I can try different types of honey. Just remember, each type gives a slightly different flavor.
Feel free to share how you make this mocktail your own! 💬 What's your favorite twist on this recipe?