Description
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh lemon juice, homemade lavender syrup, and sparkling water. This beautiful floral beverage is light, bubbly, and perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, picnics, or relaxing on a warm afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp culinary dried lavender buds
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup prepared lavender syrup (or to taste)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnishes
- Lemon slices
- Fresh lavender sprigs
- Fresh mint leaves
- Edible flowers
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, steep for 15 minutes, then strain and cool completely.
- Mix the lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice and the cooled lavender syrup.
- Add the sparkle: Pour in the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Serve over ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling lemonade over the top.
- Garnish and enjoy: Decorate with lemon slices, lavender sprigs, mint, or edible flowers before serving.
Notes
Use only culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor. Chill all ingredients before mixing to keep the lemonade extra refreshing. For a sweeter drink, add additional lavender syrup. This recipe can also be made with still water if you prefer a classic lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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