Lavender Lemonade
Preparation
Lavender Lemon Simple Syrup
6 oz water
4.5 oz Lemon Sugar
2 Tbsp Lavender Flower
In a small saucepan, heat water to a simmer. Stir in sugar and lavender.
Remove from heat and cover; steep for 10 minutes.
Strain and discard lavender. Allow to cool.
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Single Serving - for making one refreshing glass at a time.
1 oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz lavender lemon simple syrup
4 to 5 oz cold water
Add ingredients to a 12-ounce glass and stir. Fill with ice.
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Pitcher Serving - for making enough to share.
4 oz fresh lemon juice
8 oz lavender lemon simple syrup
16 to 20 oz cold water
In a pitcher, stir together lemon juice, simple syrup, and 20 ounces of water. Dilute with additional cold water if needed.
To serve, pour prepared lemonade into individual glasses filled with ice.
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- Refrigerate unused simple syrup in an air-tight container for up to one week.
- For super smooth lemonade, pass lemon juice through a strainer to separate any pulp.
- Ice will mellow the intensity of lemonade's sweet-tart flavor; avoid over-diluting with water when adjusting for balance.
- Lemonade can be prepared ahead of time; store covered in refrigerator.
- Add ice just before serving.