Sparkling Lavender Lemonade #fresh #drinks

Lemonade is the ideal summer refreshment, correct? We have some pretty executioner lemonade formulas here on the blog. Today I need to converse with you about my most current creation. Shimmering Lavender lemonade.

For this formula I utilized lavender basic oil, yet new lavender blooms and dry lavender will work in any case. On the off chance that utilizing dry lavender ensure it is culinary lavender. I'll give you the once-over in the formula underneath. In the event that you do select to utilize fundamental oil – if you don't mind ensure that it is sustenance review. Not every fundamental oil are made similarly.

A CROWD PLEASER
This lavender lemonade recipe is perfect for:

1. a summer afternoon
2. a brunch
3. backyard bbq

Not only is it beautiful, but is is so unique and delicious!

Also try our recipe Mango Green Tea Lemonade

Delicious Sparkling Lavender Lemonade, made with only a few ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 drops lavender essential oil or 1 tbsp dried lavender or 10 springs fresh lavender
• 1 cup lemon juice about 6 lemons juiced
• 3 cups cold sparkling water
• 1 drop purple food coloring optional

Instructions

1. Create a simple syrup by combining 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. If using fresh or dried lavender add that to your saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
3. using a fine mesh strainer, strain lavender from the simple syrup.
4. Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a 1 quart pitcher. If using essential oil, add 2 drops of lavender oil.
5. Add food coloring if desired.
6. Serve with ice and lemon slices.
7. Recipe Notes
8. For this recipe I used lavender essential oil, but fresh lavender flowers and dry lavender will work just the same. If using dry lavender make sure it is culinary lavender.  I'll give you the run down in the recipe below.  If you do opt to use essential oil - please make sure that it is food grade.  Not all essential oils are created equally.

Read more our recipe Strawberries and Cream Cake

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