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Refreshing Sparkling Lavender Lemonade

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A perfectly balanced, floral and citrus sparkling lemonade that captures the essence of summer afternoons. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a delightful fizz.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh lemons (for 1 cup / 240 ml fresh lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water for lavender syrup
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold water for lemonade base
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the lavender syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (240 ml) water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool for about 10 minutes. Then, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on the lavender to extract all the flavor. Discard the lavender buds.
  3. Juice the lemons: While the syrup cools, juice about 6 medium lemons to get 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds but keep the pulp if desired.
  4. Combine lemon juice and syrup: Pour the lemon juice into the cooled lavender syrup. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Add cold water: Add 3 cups (720 ml) cold water to the lemon and syrup mixture. Stir well to blend all flavors.
  6. Chill the lemonade: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marry and chill thoroughly.
  7. Serve sparkling: When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour lemonade about two-thirds full. Top off with chilled sparkling water (about 4 cups / 960 ml total for the batch). Stir gently to mix the fizz without flattening it.
  8. Garnish: Add a sprig of fresh lavender or a thin lemon slice to each glass for a pretty, aromatic touch.

Notes

Steep lavender gently for 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep fizz. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired. Use a wooden spoon to avoid metallic taste.

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