Lavender Lemonade for Adults
Elevate your summer sipping experience with this enchanting recipe for Lavender Lemonade for Adults. This sophisticated cocktail combines the floral elegance of homemade lavender syrup with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, offering a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and citrusy notes. A splash of vodka adds a playful twist, making it the ultimate refreshment for grown-up gatherings. Serve this delightful drink over ice, garnished with lemon slices and sprigs of fresh lavender for an irresistibly pretty presentation. Customize it with still or sparkling water for your preferred level of fizz, and enjoy a unique, aromatic way to unwind. Perfect for warm afternoons or alfresco entertaining, this lavender-infused lemonade is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup Vodka
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 cups Cold water or sparkling water (optional)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, granulated sugar, and dried culinary lavender.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the lavender syrup cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the lavender buds.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled lavender syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vodka.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water or sparkling water (optional, for a lighter taste) and stir until well combined.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade mixture over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a fresh lavender sprig for a decorative touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lavender Lemonade for Adults!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 371 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.
