This delightful recipe blends the zesty tang of fresh lemons with the calming fragrance of lavender, creating a refreshing beverage perfect for a warm day or any occasion. It's super easy to make and requires minimal ingredients, yet the outcome is incredibly sophisticated and flavorful, like you've spent hours laboring over it. I first stumbled upon this recipe during a particularly stressful week, and it became my go-to drink for calming my nerves. You'll love it!
One of the best things about this recipe is its flexibility. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your preference – add more or less simple syrup according to your taste. You can also experiment with the amount of lavender you use, depending on how intense you want the floral flavor to be. Trust me, every sip will transport you to a lavender field under the summer sun.
Required Equipments
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Large pitcher or jar
- Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
- Small saucepan
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This easy-to-make Lemon & Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing blend of zesty lemon and calming lavender, perfect for warm weather or any occasion. The subtle floral notes create a unique and delightful taste sensation.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 2 servings servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First, gather your ingredients! Make sure your lemons are ripe and fragrant, and your lavender is fresh and vibrant. It's always a good idea to give everything a quick smell test before you start – this is a sensory journey, after all!
- Next, zest and juice your lemons. Use a fine grater to zest the lemons, being careful to only get the outer layer of the peel (the white part can make the lemonade bitter). Then, juice the lemons using a juicer or by hand. Don't forget to set aside some lemon slices for garnish!
- Now, let's infuse the lavender. In a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of water. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lavender buds to the warm water, and turn the heat down really low. Let the lavender steep for about 5-10 minutes to extract its delicate floral notes and fragrant oils. This step is critical for that unique lavender aroma that'll leave everyone asking 'Wow, how did you do that?!'
- Once your lavender is nicely steeped, remove it from the heat and carefully strain the liquid into your large pitcher or jar, using a fine mesh strainer if you prefer it extra smooth. It's totally fine if some little lavender bits get through – they add a nice visual touch!
- Now, stir together the lemon juice, lavender infusion and simple syrup (if you're using it, of course) until it's all well mixed. Gently pour in the cold water, stirring as you go until everything is nice and diluted. Give it a taste test – you can always adjust the sweetness at this stage.
- Finally, add ice and your lovely lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish. That's it! Your Lemon & Lavender Lemonade is ready to be enjoyed. Take a sip and let the subtle flavors of lemon and lavender dance across your tongue – it's refreshing and totally delightful!
📝 Notes
- If you don't have simple syrup, you can easily make it by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and simmering until dissolved.
- Adjust the amount of lavender to your preference. Starting with less is always a good idea if you are unsure
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 20mg
