Fresh Lavender Lemonade Recipe Easy Homemade Herb-Infused Drink
A refreshing homemade lemonade infused with dried lavender and fresh herbs like thyme or mint, offering a floral and herbal twist to a classic summer drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml fresh lemon juice)
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender (food-grade)
- 4 sprigs fresh herbs (thyme and/or mint)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g) or honey/agave syrup as a substitute
- 4 cups cold water (950 ml)
- 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices and fresh herb sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a boil. Place dried lavender and fresh herb sprigs in a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour boiling water over them, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the lavender and herbs using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract liquid but avoiding bits.
- While the infusion is warm, stir in 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar until fully dissolved to make lavender-herb simple syrup. Let cool to room temperature.
- Juice about 6 large lemons to yield roughly 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and excess pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lavender-herb syrup with fresh lemon juice. Add 4 cups (950 ml) cold water and stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness if desired.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve over plenty of ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh herb sprigs.
Notes
Use food-grade culinary lavender to avoid bitterness and toxins. Do not oversteep lavender (max 10 minutes) to prevent bitterness. Adjust sweetness gradually to balance flavors. Fresh herbs like mint added just before serving brighten the drink. Sparkling water can replace cold water for a fizzy version. Store leftover lemonade in the fridge up to 3 days; remove fresh herbs before storing to prevent bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 31
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