5 from 33 votes
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade combines the tartness of freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice with the floral note of dried lavender, sweetened with honey and balanced with water. The blend is infused by simmering honey and lavender, then mixed with lemon juice and cold water, producing a refreshing, mildly floral citrus drink. Served chilled with ice and garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender blossoms, this beverage offers a delicate balance between floral aromatics and bright acidity, ideal for warm days or gatherings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice Meyer lemons are preferred, freshly squeezed
- 4 cups water divided
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup / other sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon lavender dried flowers
- ice
- lemon for garnish, slices and fresh
- lavender flowers for garnish, slices and fresh
Instructions
- Add 2 cups of water, the honey, and dried lavender to a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to dissolve the honey.
- Once the honey is dissolved, turn off the heat and let the mixture infuse for 30 minutes.
- While you're waiting for the mixture to infuse, pour the lemon juice into a pitcher.
- Strain the lavender mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher with the lemon juice.
- Pour 2 cups of cold water (or more if desired) into the pitcher and stir together. Add ice and lemon slices.
- To serve, pour the lavender lemonade into glasses with ice and garnish with fresh lavender blossoms.
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Notes
- Adjust sweetener amounts to suit personal taste, considering honey, maple syrup, or alternatives.
- Fresh Meyer lemons provide a milder, sweeter lemon flavor compared to regular lemons.
- Steeping the honey and lavender mixture for 30 minutes allows flavor development without bitterness.
- Garnishing with fresh lavender and lemon slices enhances presentation and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.