Are you looking for a new, interesting and really delicious new summer beverage? Well then look no further, this Lavender Lemonade is just perfect for you! I actually developed this beverage as a cocktail for my birthday party this year (mixed with Vodka), but have continued making it (sans booze of course) for myself and the kids as a fancy variation to an old summer standby. 
Enjoy!
I Purchased some edible dried Lavender ( ordered mine on Amazon here)
I made a lavender infused simple Syrup. Normally Simple sugar is made with a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water, but I always think that is too sweet so I make a diluted form with 1/2 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water. Then I added 3TBsp dried Lavender.
Add water, then Bring to a Boil ↓↓↓
Allow to hard boil for ~2-3minutes to allow the flavors to really infuse the syrup.
Then I use a small holed strainer (not sure how else to explain that) to strain the lavender out of the syrup.
Now onto the lemonade part of the delish beverage
Ok, so you know I love short-cuts, but use fresh lemons for Lemonade is a must. It really makes all the difference!
Tip: Whenever juicing a lemon, be sure to roll it first to allow all the juices to release!
Then with my grandmother’s old fashion juicer (very effective), I juiced 3 lemons.
You may not know this, but there is much controversy about the exact portitions of water to lemon juice that makes the perfect lemonade, and really I don’t want to get involved, but this is my unofficial, offical opinion on this subject.
I use ~1/4cup of lemon juice to 1 1/4 ish cup of water. So 3 large lemons gave me about 3/4cup of lemon juice and I added 4cupd of water. But this is really up to taste preference. I like my Lemonade lemony, but not too strong and tart. But I would add less water and taste it and add more until you reach the ratio that is perfect for you.
When add about 1 cup of Lavender Simple syrup to the Lemonade (which is about 4 3/4cup total liquid)
P.s. The lavender simple syrup is delish in tea also
Enjoy and Share with Friends!
