Amy's lavender lemonade recipe makes a fabulous summer drink. Lavender soothes and refreshes on a hot day, and the scent brings back fond summer memories. I can't seem to make enough of it for my family.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups dried lavender
- 2 cups boiling water
- 0.75 cups white sugar , more as needed
- 8 lemons , more as needed
- 5 cups cold water , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Place lavender in a medium heat-proof bowl; add boiling water and steep about 10 minutes.
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2
Strain lavender water into a large heat-proof bowl; discard lavender. Stir sugar into lavender water until dissolved. Pour lavender syrup into a large pitcher filled with ice.
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3
Squeeze lemon juice into pitcher; top off with cold water. Taste; adjust sugar and lemon. Pour into tall glasses and serve.
Nutrition Facts
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