Lavender Lemonade Floral Infused Drink (Print View)

A floral twist on classic lemonade featuring homemade lavender syrup for a refreshing, aromatic summer drink.

# What You Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

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

→ Lemonade Base

04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
07 - Lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
08 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in dried lavender, and let steep for 15 minutes.
02 - Strain the lavender from the syrup using a fine-mesh sieve. Allow the syrup to cool completely before combining with lemon juice.
03 - In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, lavender syrup, and cold water. Stir well until fully incorporated.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with additional water, syrup, or lemon juice, as desired to achieve preferred balance.
05 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral notes are subtle, not perfumy, so people who think they hate lavender usually change their minds completely
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy café or wedding reception
  • You can make the lavender syrup days ahead and keep it in the fridge for instant fancy drinks whenever the mood strikes
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is absolutely non-negotiable because ornamental varieties can be treated with pesticides or have an unpleasant soapy flavor
  • The longer you steep the lavender, the stronger the floral taste becomes, so start checking at 10 minutes if you are uncertain
  • Adding sparkling water right before serving transforms this into the most elegant mocktail imaginable
03 -
  • Rub the dried lavender between your palms before adding it to release even more of those essential oils
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes for that café quality experience at home

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