Ingredients
Lavender Infusion
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup dried lavender flowers
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Lavender Infusion: Place the dried lavender flowers into a large pitcher. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the lavender flowers to start the steeping process.
- Steep Lavender: Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and let it steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the lavender flavor to infuse fully into the water.
- Strain Lavender: After steeping, strain the mixture to remove and discard the lavender flowers, keeping the infused water in the pitcher.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in 2 cups of cold water, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 cup of granulated sugar into the infused lavender water.
- Dissolve Sugar: Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved, achieving a uniform sweetness.
- Chill the Lemonade: Refrigerate the lavender lemonade until it is thoroughly chilled and ready to serve.
- Serve: Pour the chilled lavender lemonade over ice cubes in glasses to keep it cool and refreshing.
- Optional Garnish: For an elegant presentation, garnish each glass with lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
- Use dried culinary lavender for the best flavor and safety.
- Adjust the sugar to taste for a less or more sweetened mocktail.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the brightest flavor.
- This mocktail is best served chilled and garnished just before serving.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
