Iced Lavender Lemonade Mint (Printable View)

Chilled lemonade brightened with lavender syrup and fresh mint for a lively spring beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

→ Lemonade

04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 5-6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup (adjust to taste)
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
08 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add dried culinary lavender to the syrup, stir well, and immediately remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Pour the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove all lavender solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup cooled lavender syrup. Stir thoroughly to blend.
05 - Add 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release essential oils and flavor without pulverizing the leaves.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade to fill each glass. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal flavor and temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Perfectly balanced flavors of tart lemon, floral lavender, and cooling mint
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, suitable for most dietary preferences
  • Makes a beautiful presentation for spring and summer gatherings
  • Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of active time
  • Homemade lavender syrup adds a gourmet touch and can be made ahead
02 -
  • Make extra lavender syrup and store it in the refrigerator—it's delicious in iced tea, cocktails, or drizzled over fresh berries
  • Use a wooden muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently bruise the mint leaves without tearing them, which can create bitterness
  • Taste your lemonade before serving and adjust the balance of sweet, tart, and floral to your preference
  • For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled—the difference is remarkable
  • Chill your pitcher and glasses ahead of time for an extra-cold, refreshing drink
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