Description
Pink Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing twist on the classic drink, combining the zesty brightness of lemons with the delicate floral notes of lavender. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy afternoon sip, this vibrant beverage will impress your friends and family with its stunning pink hue and delightful flavor. Serve it chilled over ice, garnished with fresh lemon slices or lavender sprigs, and enjoy a taste of sunshine in every glass!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 4 cups water (1 cup hot + 3 cups cold)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in the dried lavender buds, and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender infusion through a fine mesh strainer to remove the buds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strained infusion, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and mix well. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish each glass with lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, substitute granulated sugar with honey or agave syrup. To create a fizzy version, top off each glass with sparkling water just before serving.