- 6 cups water, divided (1,362 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- ¼ cup honey (88 grams)
- 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender (8 grams), plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (454 grams, from about 10–12 lemons)
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Step 1: Make the Lavender Syrup
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of water and the sugar. Bring it to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Turn off the heat and stir in the honey and dried lavender.
Step 2: Steep for Flavour
Let the lavender syrup steep for about 2 hours. If you prefer a subtler lavender flavour, steep for less time. Strain the mixture, pressing the lavender to extract every last drop of that floral magic.
Step 3: Mix it Up
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lavender syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of water. Give it a good stir and marvel at how chic you are for making homemade lavender lemonade.
Step 4: Serve Like a Pro
Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a lemon slice and a pinch of dried lavender for that extra flair.
And for the grown-ups—because who doesn’t love a cocktail?—I like to serve mine over ice with a generous splash of vodka and top it off with a little sparkling wine. It’s refreshing, floral, and just the right amount of naughty.
Perfect for brunches, lazy summer afternoons, or anytime you want something that feels a little special without trying too hard. Honestly, it’s lemonade… but dressed up and ready for a good time hunny!
Cheers, darling. You’ve earned it, haven’t you?
