lavender lemonade (for adults)

Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 19, 2015

Lemonade with a kick-not for the kiddies! Cook time is refrigerating time.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 12 sprigs lavender (with open flowers)
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 15 lemons)
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 4 slices lemon, for garnish

How To Make lavender lemonade (for adults)

  • Step 1
    Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a 2-qt saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add lavender stems and remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    Cover the pot and allow mixture to cool about 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove lavender stems from syrup and strain syrup to remove small pieces of flower.
  • Step 4
    In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, remaining water and lavender syrup and stir well. Chill for about 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Step 5
    Add vodka and stir. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices.

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Category: Cocktails
Culture: American
Ingredient: Alcohol

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