Lavender Lemonade
Lemonade sweetened with lavender syrup. Floral and soft.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 25 ml Lavender syrup
- 150 ml Cold water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Add 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 25 ml lavender syrup into the glass
- Pour 150 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Go easy on the lavender. It can taste soapy.
About the Lavender Lemonade
The lemonade family. Lemonade is one of the oldest soft drinks. Records from medieval Egypt describe lemon juice sweetened with sugar, and in 1676 Paris lemonade sellers formed their own trade company. Today almost every culture has its own version, from Indian shikanji to Brazilian "Swiss lemonade".
Lavender Lemonade FAQ
What's in a Lavender Lemonade?
30 ml fresh lemon juice, 25 ml lavender syrup, 150 ml cold water, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Lavender Lemonade contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Lavender Lemonade?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Lavender Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
