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Fresh Homemade Lavender Lemonade with Mint

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A refreshing summer drink combining floral lavender, zesty lemon, and fresh mint for a unique and easy-to-make lemonade.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh lemons (for about 1 cup fresh lemon juice)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups water (for syrup)
  • 4 cups cold filtered water (for lemonade mix)
  • Ice cubes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make the lavender simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the lavender aroma.
  2. Strain the syrup: Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher to remove lavender buds. Press gently to extract liquid without pushing through bits. Set syrup aside to cool completely (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Juice the lemons: While syrup cools, juice 6 medium lemons to yield approximately 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds; pulp is optional.
  4. Prepare the mint: Lightly bruise 15-20 fresh mint leaves by clapping or gently tearing to release oils.
  5. Mix the lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine cooled lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups cold filtered water. Stir well.
  6. Add the mint: Toss in the bruised mint leaves. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to marry.
  7. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade over, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a thin lemon wheel.

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender only. Do not rush the simmering step to avoid bitterness. Bruise mint leaves instead of chopping to release oils without bitterness. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar syrup or lemon juice after tasting. For a sparkling version, replace half the water with sparkling water before serving.

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