Lavender Lemonade

A naturally sweet, elegant herbal beverage with the delicate floral notes of culinary lavender and tart fresh lemon juice. Perfectly balanced and visually striking with a pale purple hue, this homemade mocktail is ideal for warm afternoons and special gatherings. No artificial ingredients—just simple, refreshing flavors.

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Course: Lemonades

Cuisine: American Contemporary

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
1½ cups fresh lemon juice
4 cups cold water (for the pitcher)
Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and stir in dried lavender. Let steep for 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing to remove excess liquid. Discard the solids.
In a large pitcher, mix the lavender syrup with fresh lemon juice and cold water. Stir well.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice with garnishes.

Notes

Steep the lavender briefly to avoid a bitter or soapy flavor. Use high-quality lemon juice for brightness. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or a natural sweetener like agave. Store leftover syrup in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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