Sunny Lavender Lemonade
Summer in a glass! This Lavender Basil Lemonade is a refreshing and aromatic beverage that combines the floral notes of lavender with the herbaceous freshness of basil, all balanced out by the zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice. It's the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day.
Sunny Lavender Lemonade
A refreshing and aromatic lemonade with hints of lavender and basil, perfect for a hot summer day.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons honey or coconut and/or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the dried lavender and 1 cup of water to a boil. If using coconut or granulated sugar, add it to the water as well. Remove from heat once boiling, add the basil, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into a tall glass pitcher and stir in the honey (if not added earlier). Add 1 cup of water and mix well.
- Once the basil has steeped, strain the mixture into the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well and taste. Adjust sweetness by adding water if it's too tart or honey if it's too sour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Chilling the lemonade in the fridge is recommended.
- To serve, pour the lemonade over a glass of crushed ice and garnish with lavender and basil. Enjoy!