Make Lavender Lemonade

PREP TIME 20 mins

TOTAL TIME20 mins

SERVINGS 6 servings

The sugar/lemon balance will depend on what types of lemons you are using (Meyer lemons are less tart than regular lemons), and your own preference for sweetness.

While all varieties of lavender are edible, English lavender and Provence lavender are most often used for culinary purposes.

If you use fresh garden flowers, make sure they have not been sprayed with pesticides. Do not use florist flowers.

1 small handful freshly picked and rinsed lavender flowers, or 1 tablespoon dried lavendar flowers

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 cups cold water, plus more as needed

  • Ice

  • Thinly sliced lemons and a few lavender sprigs, for optional garnish

Rhonda Watson