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Lavender Lemonade Syrup

This lavender lemonade syrup steeps dried lavender in sweet syrup for an hour, then mixes with lemon juice and cold water for six refreshing servings.

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Sara Noel
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Lavender lemonade syrup

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A light lavender lemonade made by steeping dried lavender in sugar syrup, then stirring in cold water and lemon juice. Serve over ice for six.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 servings
Calories138
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
  • 2-1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • fine sieve
  • pitcher

Directions
 

  1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Take it off the heat and stir in the lavender, then cover and let it sit for 1 hour.
  2. Strain out and discard the lavender. Stir in the cold water and lemon juice, and serve over ice.

Notes

Safety: use culinary lavender. Check with your doctor about lavender during pregnancy.

Nutrition

Serving: 74g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0.7mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2.4IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 2.8mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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