Lavender Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
This fresh and floral drink combines sweet lavender syrup with tangy lemon juice to create a relaxing purple beverage perfect for summer afternoons.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Small saucepan
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 6 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-5 lemons
- 1/2 cup lavender simple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wheels for garnish
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Mix the drink: Pour lemon juice and cooled lavender syrup into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining cold water and stir well to combine.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour lavender lemonade over ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Notes
Store lavender syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the buds longer in the syrup.
Use only food-grade dried lavender buds, not decorative or potpourri varieties.
To reduce sugar content, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.