Lavender Lemonade Tea - Hot or Iced |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A favorite spring and summertime drink of mine, using fresh or dried lavender and lemons from the garden. Wonderfully refreshing! May be served cold over ice, or hot with honey. Adapted from The Ultimate Liquor-Free Drink Guide by Sharon Tyler Herbst. Ingredients:
4 cups water (divided use) |
1/4 cup organic fresh edible lavender, well rinsed (or 1-2 tablespoons dried lavender) |
1 fresh lemon, zest of |
1 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 cup sugar (preferably superfine) |
lemon slice, to garnish |
Directions:
1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the lavender and lemon zest; cover and steep for 1 hour.
2. Strain the lavender mixture into a 2-quart or larger pitcher. Add lemon juice, sugar and remaining 3 cups water; stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Serve in tall, ice-filled glasses, garnished with lemon slices (or serve hot with honey, as you wish). Top up with additional water, if desired, or to taste.
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