Iced Lavender Lemonade Mint

# What You’ll Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1 cup water

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar

03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

→ Lemonade

04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 5-6 lemons)

05 - 4 cups cold water

06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup

07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

08 - Ice cubes as needed

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon slices

10 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.

02 - Add dried culinary lavender to the syrup, stir well, and remove from heat. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

03 - Pour syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender solids. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.

04 - In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, cold water, and 1/2 cup cooled lavender syrup. Stir thoroughly.

05 - Add fresh mint leaves and gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release essential oils and flavor compounds.

06 - Fill drinking glasses with ice cubes, pour lavender lemonade mixture, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.

07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

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It feels fancier than it actually is, so you'll impress people with minimal effort.
One batch makes enough for a small gathering, and guests always ask for the recipe.

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Over-steeping the lavender will make your drink taste floral in a bad way—like you're sipping perfume—so set a timer and stick to ten minutes.
Culinary lavender from the grocery store's spice section tastes completely different from decorative lavender, and the difference is everything.

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