Drinks (Lavender Lemonade)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
• 2-1/2 cups cold water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• Ice cubes

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1)In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.

2)Strain, discarding lavender. Stir in cold water and lemon juice. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.