Chilled Lavender Lemonade
This recipe for Chilled Lavender Lemonade offers a refreshing, French-inspired vegan dessert that combines the fragrance of lavender and brightness of lemon for an indulgent treat.
Allergens
N/A
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lavender flowers, packed 3 cups boiling water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons) Ice cubes Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl or pitcher, combine the lavender flowers and boiling water. Cover and let it steep for 20 minutes, allowing the aromatic floral essence to infuse the water.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the sugar in 1 cup of cold water. Stir until completely combined.
- After the lavender infused water has cooled, strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Discard the spent lavender flowers.
- Add the sugar water to the lavender infused water and mix well. Next, stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the lemonade for at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon and a sprig of lavender.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this recipe is using fresh, high-quality ingredients for a truly authentic taste.
Notes
This recipe is easily scalable; adjust the ingredient quantities as needed to serve more or fewer people.