Four-Step Lavender Lemonade

Four-Step Lavender Lemonade

A quick recipe for an easy lavender lemonade, a refreshing beverage of choice for a sizzling summer day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 30-40 minutes

Equipment Needed: Juicer, stove pans, sieve, glass bottles or pitchers
Serving: Makes Two-Three Litres

 

Ingredients:

 

2 1/4 cups Caster sugar (1 lb / 450g)

5 cups Water (1182ml / 40 fl oz)

1/4 cup Lavender buds, fresh or dried (32g/ 1oz)

8 - 10 fresh Lemons juiced

 

To serve: soda or sparkling water & ice cubes.

 

Method:
 

1. To make the simple syrup place the sugar, water and lavender buds in a pan. Bring to a simmer, and stir so that the sugar dissolves completely. Simmer for approx. 5 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat and strain the syrup through a sieve into another pan. Discarding the lavender buds and keeping the sugar lavender syrup.

3. Juice the lemons and strain the fresh lemon juice through a clean sieve into the lavender simple syrup. Stir well and pour into glass bottles or pitchers.

4. Refrigerate for 30 - 40 minutes

 

Notes:

-If the lemonade is a little sweet to your taste, add more lemon juice. Serve as it is with ice cubes and a slice of lemon or Serve 1/2 fresh lemonade with ½ chilled soda or sparkling water for a fizzy finish.

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