Strawberry Lavender Lemonade
This Strawberry Lavender Lemonade combines bright Meyer lemon, sweet strawberries, and fragrant lavender for a refreshingly floral twist on summer’s favorite drink. Perfect for sipping poolside or serving at garden parties!
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups lemon juice preferably Meyer lemon
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups ice-cold water
- 2 lavender sprigs
- 6 large strawberries sliced
- Optional: 1 drop food-grade lavender oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and add lavender and strawberries. Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Add 2 cups ice-cold water and stir well.
- Serve over ice, garnish if desired, and enjoy!
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/strawberry-lavender-lemonade/
Notes
- For a more intense lavender flavor, substitute one lavender sprig with ¼ tsp culinary lavender buds.
- Use superfine sugar or simple syrup for quicker dissolution.
- Leftover lemonade keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days—stir before serving.