Description
Unwind with a glass of Sparkling Lavender Lemonade, where calming lavender meets the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This enchanting drink is perfect for summer gatherings or a serene afternoon at home. Its unique blend of flavors creates a refreshing twist on traditional lemonade, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. With its elegant presentation and delightful taste, this non-alcoholic beverage is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp dried lavender (or 10 sprigs fresh lavender)
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 6 lemons juiced)
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- Optional: purple food coloring
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar with the lavender. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove lavender bits.
- In a pitcher, mix the strained syrup with lemon juice and gently stir in sparkling water.
- Add optional food coloring if desired for an elegant touch.
- Serve over ice garnished with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg