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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Lavender adds a delightfully different dimension to this refreshing summer favorite. Ingredients:
4 cups water, divided |
1/4 cup chopped fresh lavender leaves |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons) |
lavender stems |
Directions:
1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Combine the boiling water and lavender in a medium bowl; cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard lavender leaves.
2. Combine 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Combine lavender water, sugar syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Cover and chill. Serve over ice. Garnish lemonade with lavender stems, if desired.
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