Refreshing Lavender Lemonade with Honey
A crisp, floral, and soothing lemonade made by steeping dried culinary lavender in hot water, then mixing with fresh lemon juice and honey for a refreshing summer drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) filtered or spring water, divided
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender (preferably organic, small buds)
- 4 large lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 8 fl oz lemon juice)
- 1/3 cup (about 4.5 tablespoons or 3.5 oz) honey
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional garnishes: lemon slices, fresh lavender sprigs, or mint leaves
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (16 fl oz) of water to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of dried culinary lavender. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the lavender infusion through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing gently on the lavender buds to extract flavor without bitterness.
- While the lavender infusion is still warm but not hot, stir in 1/3 cup honey until fully dissolved.
- Juice 4 large lemons to yield about 1 cup (8 fl oz) of fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds and pulp.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining 2 cups (16 fl oz) of cold water to the pitcher with the lavender-honey mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or dilution if needed by adding more water.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender or mint if desired.
Notes
Steep lavender for exactly 10 minutes to avoid bitterness. Add honey while the infusion is warm for smooth dissolving. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Strain well to avoid gritty texture. For a fizzy version, replace cold water with sparkling water before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (1 cup)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Carbohydrates: 24
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