This site has limited support for your browser. We recommend switching to Edge, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Lavender Lemonade


Lavender Lemonade

I make a big batch of lavender lemonade every year during harvest time. Harvest takes place by my parents’ house in the heat of summer, and many friends come to lend a hand. A big, cold pitcher of lavender lemonade is a staple for everyone who has been working so hard. I love classic lemonade, but it is also fun to add a surprise flavor that goes along with the season. Together, fresh lavender and fresh lemon make a delicious and refreshing drink.

Lavender Lemonade

TIP: Let the syrup cool completely before adding it to the pitcher.

Recipe makes 8 to 10 servings. Total time 30 minutes, including cooling time. Active time 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 10 full heads of lavender flowers, stems trimmed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons)
  • Lavender sprigs, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lavender flowers, sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat, and simmer for 1 minute. Turn off the heat, put a lid on the saucepan, and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container and refrigerate until cold.
  2. Fill a 2½ -quart pitcher with ice and add the syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Mix and pour into glasses. Serve with a sprig of lavender in each glass.

Recipe first featured on Ranch To Table Season 3 Episode 6: "Lavender Harvest" on the Magnolia Network.

Enjoy!

Elizabeth

Photographs by BJ Golnick and Brian Skope



← Older Post Newer Post →