Fresh Lavender Lemonade with Honey
A quick and refreshing summer drink that combines zesty lemon juice with floral lavender and natural honey sweetness. Perfect for cooling off on hot days with a delicate, elegant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large fresh lemons (to yield about 1 cup or 240 ml fresh lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
- ⅓ cup (113 grams) raw or local honey (can substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option)
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold filtered water
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water (for steeping lavender)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Optional garnishes: fresh lavender sprigs, thin lemon slices, mint leaves
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a boil. Place 2 tablespoons of dried culinary lavender buds in a heatproof pitcher or saucepan.
- Pour the boiling water over the lavender buds, cover, and steep for 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Strain the lavender buds out using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard the buds.
- Juice about 6 large lemons to get approximately 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey to the warm lavender water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Combine the fresh lemon juice with the lavender-honey mixture, then add 4 cups (960 ml) cold filtered water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender buds to avoid bitterness. Steep lavender in boiling water for 10 minutes for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste before chilling. Consume within 2 days for optimal freshness. For a fizzy version, replace half the cold water with sparkling water before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Carbohydrates: 23
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