Conscious Kitchen Refreshing Lavender Lemonade Add a calming, herbal twist to one of your favorite summer drinks with this refreshing lavender lemonade.
INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 1/2 cup honey or sweetener of choice 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons organic culinary grade lavender flowers
Ice 1 splash cranberry or pomegranate juice optional for pink flavor— Add until desired color is achieved
DIRECTIONS 1. Boil 1 1/2 cups water 2. Remove from heat and add lavender flowers and honey 3. Allow to steep for 2 hours (30 minutes minimum) 4. Strain 5. Pour into a pitcher 6. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and additional 1 1/2 cups of water 7. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve 8. Serve with ice, lemon slice, and sprig of fresh lavender
