I just had a refreshing glass of this lemonade – perfect on a hot day in Michigan (in the 90’s today). The lavender buds add a delicate floral taste to this summer drink and gives the lemonade a slight pinkish color.
Lemonade Scented with Lavender
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar (I only add 3/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp. lavender flowers, dried
- 2-1/2 cups cold water
- 1 cup cold lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
Bring the first 2-1/2 cups water to boil with the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the lavender. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. You need to pick the flowers before the buds open.
Strain the lavender from the sugar/water mixture. Stir in the cold water and cold lemon juice. Serve over lemon ice cubes and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/06/27/lemonade-scented-with-lavender/
See Kitchen Gadgets – Ice Cube Tray with a Slice of Lemon
Or use a flower shaped ice cube tray using the lavender lemonade and place an edible flower inside or just a plain ice cube tray with an edible flower such as a johnny jump-up.
