Description
This Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is a refreshing floral beverage that combines bright lemon juice, delicate lavender syrup, and bubbly sparkling water. Elegant, lightly sweetened, and perfect for summer gatherings, bridal showers, brunches, or relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Lavender Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup lavender syrup (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried lavender.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain out the lavender and let the syrup cool completely.
- Prepare lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice, cold water, and lavender syrup.
- Stir well and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add sparkle: Just before serving, stir in sparkling water.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.
Notes
For a stronger floral flavor, allow the lavender to steep a few extra minutes. Be careful not to over-steep, as lavender can become bitter. Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain maximum fizz.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sparkling lavender lemonade, lavender drink, lemonade recipe, floral mocktail, summer beverage
