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RELAXING REFRESHER Recipe adapted from simplyrecipes.com
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mong many other benefits, lavender is thought to calm nerves, lead to better sleep and improve skin health. Sip on this refreshing beverage and get ready to squeeze the day!
LAVENDER LEMONADE RECIPE
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Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers, or 1 small handful of freshly picked and rinsed lavender flowers • 1 cup sugar • 2 cups boiling water • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice • 2 cups cold water, plus more as needed • Ice • Thinly sliced lemons and a few lavender sprigs, for optional garnish
Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the flowers and sugar. Stir until the sugar has melted. Cover and let infuse for 30 minutes (or up to several hours).
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Strain the lavender-infused simple syrup into a serving carafe or pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice. Add 2 cups of cold water. Taste and adjust for tartness (add more lemon juice if too sweet or more sugar if too tart). Add ice and more water to your desired level of concentration.
Although all varieties of lavender are edible, some are not as good for cooking. Be sure to purchase culinary lavender and stick with English or French lavender varieties, which won’t be soapy or bitter. Where can you get it? Look in the spice aisle or get organic varieties online. Visit srgtexas.com for our recommended brands and a recipe for lemon lavender cookies.
