Recipe Background
Lavender isn't just for helping you sleep; it also makes a great addition to the classic summer drink. Sparkling Lavender Lemonade has the bright, sunny lemon flavor of a traditional lemonade with the floral sweetness of lavender-infused throughout. Refreshing and cooling, Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is a unique and delicious twist on a beloved concoction, and it will have you serving it up all the time this summer!
Lavender isn't just for helping you sleep; it also makes a great addition to the classic summer drink. Sparkling Lavender Lemonade has the bright, sunny lemon flavor of a traditional lemonade with the floral sweetness of lavender-infused throughout. Refreshing and cooling, Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is a unique and delicious twist on a beloved concoction, and it will have you serving it up all the time this summer!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups sparkling water cold
- 2 drops lavender extract
- purple food coloring optional, to taste
- ice to taste
- lemon slices to taste, for garnish
- fresh lavender sprigs to taste, for garnish
Directions
- In a pan over medium heat, combine the water and the sugar.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and cook, stirring until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
- Combine the simple syrup, the lemon juice, and the sparkling water in a pitcher.
- Add the lavender extract.
- Add the purple food coloring, 1 drop at a time.
- Serve over the ice.
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