Fresh Lavender Lemonade Recipe Easy Homemade Herbal Refreshing Drink
A refreshing homemade lavender lemonade with a subtle floral and herbal twist, perfect for cooling down on hot days or impressing guests with a sophisticated yet simple drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 medium fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
- 3–4 sprigs fresh herbs (thyme, mint, or rosemary)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 2 cups water (480 ml) for syrup
- 4 cups cold water (960 ml) for diluting lemonade
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds and 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme or chosen herb. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer.
- Turn off heat and let syrup steep for 15-20 minutes to infuse flavors without bitterness.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing gently to extract liquid but leaving herb bits behind. Set aside to cool or chill in fridge.
- Juice about 6 medium lemons to get 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain seeds and excess pulp for smooth lemonade.
- In a large pitcher, mix cooled lavender herb syrup with fresh lemon juice. Add about 4 cups cold water, then taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more water or lemon juice if needed.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to chill lemonade and stir gently to combine. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of lavender or herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before serving as flavors may settle.
Notes
[‘Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid soapy or bitter flavors.’, ‘Do not over-steep lavender and herbs to prevent bitterness; 15-20 minutes is ideal.’, ‘Adjust sweetness gradually after combining syrup and lemon juice.’, ‘Keep lemonade well chilled and add ice cubes just before serving to avoid dilution.’, ‘Experiment with different herbs like mint, basil, or rosemary for varied flavor profiles.’, ‘Strain lemon juice to remove pulp for a smoother drink.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28
- Carbohydrates: 28
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