Lavender Cooler
Refresh your senses with the elegant and aromatic Lavender Cooler, a sparkling beverage that beautifully balances floral and citrus flavors. This recipe features a homemade lavender syrup, crafted by simmering dried culinary lavender with sugar and water, creating a fragrant base that pairs perfectly with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Topped with bubbly sparkling water and served over ice, this drink is a sophisticated way to stay cool on warm days. Garnish each glass with delicate lavender sprigs and vibrant lemon slices for a stunning presentation that's sure to impress. Quick to prepare and effortlessly festive, the Lavender Cooler is the ultimate non-alcoholic refreshment for brunches, picnics, or relaxing summer afternoons.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups Sparkling water
- 2 cups Ice
- 4 sprigs Lavender sprigs (optional for garnish)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the dried culinary lavender and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and stir until completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes so the lavender infusion strengthens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the lavender syrup cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds, and transfer the syrup to a clean jar or container.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sparkling water or lemon juice if needed.
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour the lavender cooler over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lavender sprig and a lemon slice, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
