Emulsifier Free Classic Lavender Lemonade
There is something genuinely refreshing about a glass of lemonade made entirely from scratch, and this floral twist on the classic delivers in the best possible way. Bright, tart lemon juice meets a fragrant lavender-infused simple syrup for a drink that feels both elegant and effortlessly summery. Store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and emulsifiers to extend shelf life or improve texture — none of that is needed here. Every ingredient in this recipe is exactly what it sounds like: sugar, water, lavender, and lemons. The syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and steeping the dried lavender gives it that gorgeous soft purple hue without any artificial coloring. It is the kind of drink you can serve at a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch and feel genuinely good about what is in the glass.
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4 servings
For the lavender syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh lavender sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2–3 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the dried lavender, and let the mixture steep for 15–20 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and tinted a soft purple-gray.
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