HOMEMADE LAVENDER LEMONADE

▢1 cup water ▢1 cup sugar ▢2 drops lavender extract or 1 tablespoon 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

INGREDIENTS

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.

STEP 1

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

STEP 2

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain lavender from the simple syrup.

STEP 3

Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a 1 quart pitcher. If using extract, add 2 drops of lavender oil.

STEP 4

Add food coloring if desired. Serve with ice and lemon slices.

STEP 5

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