Joseez
Culinary Explorer
This twist on classic lemonade adds a touch of floral elegance with fragrant lavender, making it both beautiful and delicious.
Lavender is a culinary herb known for its calming aroma and subtle floral flavor. Here, it infuses the lemonade with a delicate floral note that elevates the ordinary. It's perfect for sipping on a hot afternoon or enjoying at a summer brunch.
Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. You can adjust the amount of lavender to your taste preference, and even add a sprig of fresh lavender for garnish for an extra touch of beauty.
Here's what you'll need:
Here's how to make it:
Lavender is a culinary herb known for its calming aroma and subtle floral flavor. Here, it infuses the lemonade with a delicate floral note that elevates the ordinary. It's perfect for sipping on a hot afternoon or enjoying at a summer brunch.
Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. You can adjust the amount of lavender to your taste preference, and even add a sprig of fresh lavender for garnish for an extra touch of beauty.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh lavender, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water
Here's how to make it:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Add the lavender sprigs to the hot sugar syrup and let it steep for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for a stronger lavender flavor.
- Strain the lavender syrup into a pitcher, discarding the lavender sprigs.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chilled sparkling water. Taste and adjust sweetness or lavender flavor as desired.
- Serve immediately over ice, garnished with a fresh sprig of lavender (optional).