Description
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is a light, floral, and refreshing twist on classic lemonade. Made with fresh lemon juice, homemade lavender syrup, and bubbly sparkling water, this elegant drink is perfect for spring parties, brunches, or warm summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar (or honey), and lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, steep 10 minutes, then strain and cool completely.
- Mix base: In a pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice and cooled lavender syrup. Stir well.
- Add sparkle: Just before serving, stir in cold sparkling water.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour lemonade over.
- Garnish: Add lemon slices and a small lavender sprig for presentation.
Notes
Always use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness. For a lighter flavor, reduce lavender slightly. You can prepare the syrup in advance and refrigerate for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender lemonade, sparkling lemonade, floral drink, summer beverage, non alcoholic lemonade