A cooling blend of lavender syrup, lemon juice, and fresh mint creates a bright, aromatic springtime drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade
04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, approximately 5 to 6 lemons
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Method:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender to the syrup, stir well, and remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes to extract the floral notes.
03 - Pour the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract all liquid. Discard the spent lavender. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup of the cooled lavender syrup. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
05 - Add 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle them with a wooden spoon to release their aromatic oils and flavor into the lemonade.
06 - Fill individual glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade into each glass. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
