Lavender Mint Lemonade Recipes

LAVENDER LEMONADE

Steps:

• Place the lavender in a pitcher; pour the boiling water over the lavender; cover with plastic wrap and allow to steep 10 minutes; strain and discard the lavender from the water and return the water to the pitcher. Add the cold water, lemon juice, and sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until serving.

LAVENDER MINT LEMONADE

Steps:

• For the simple syrup: Place the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium high heat, stiring gently to dissolve the sugar. Ball up the lavender in your hands to bruise the leaves and release the oils slightly. Add the bruised lavender and the mint leaves to the sugar syrup, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup, discarding the lavender and mint, and pour into a plastic squeeze bottle. For the lemonade: Fill a tall glass halfway with ice, add the lemon juice, lavender-mint syrup, and enough water to cover. Stir, garnish with the mint sprig and enjoy!

LAVENDER LEMONADE

Steps:

• Combine the frozen lemonade concentrate with cold water, mixing well.
• Steep lavender in boiling water for 10 minutes; strain lavender blossoms from boiling water and discard.
• Combine remaining lavender concentrate with prepared lemonade.
• Chill well; garnish with a mint or lemon balm sprig.

LAVENDER LEMONADE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and let stand for 2-4 hours., Strain, discarding lavender. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and remaining water. Chill; serve over ice.