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Refreshing Sparkling Lavender Lemonade Recipe with Fresh Herbs Made Easy

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A light and refreshing sparkling lavender lemonade with fresh herbs, perfect for sunny days and casual gatherings. This drink balances floral notes with bright citrus and a fizzy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 medium fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh mint or thyme
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup as alternative)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) filtered water (for lavender syrup)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes (preferably made with filtered water)

Instructions

  1. Make the Lavender Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and steep for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain out lavender buds using a fine mesh sieve.
  2. Juice the Lemons: While syrup cools, juice 4 to 5 lemons to yield about 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
  3. Prepare Fresh Herbs: Rinse mint or thyme sprigs under cold water and lightly bruise leaves to release aroma.
  4. Combine Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice with cooled lavender syrup. Add bruised herbs and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes to infuse.
  5. Add Sparkling Water & Serve: Strain out herbs from lemonade base. Pour in 4 cups chilled sparkling water and stir gently to preserve bubbles. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprig or lemon wheel.

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender only to avoid bitterness. Do not over-steep lavender or herbs to prevent strong or bitter flavors. Chill sparkling water well and stir gently after adding to keep bubbles. Adjust sweetness to taste. Store lemonade base without sparkling water in refrigerator up to 3 days; add sparkling water before serving.

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