Gut Friendly Classic Lavender Lemonade
There is something genuinely refreshing about a glass of lemonade that looks as beautiful as it tastes, and this floral twist delivers on both counts. The base is simple and clean — fresh-squeezed lemon juice, water, and a homemade lavender syrup made from just sugar, water, and dried culinary lavender. That syrup is the real star: a gentle steep off the heat coaxes out a soft, fragrant flavor without any bitterness, and straining it leaves you with a silky, lightly purple-tinted liquid that feels almost fancy. Lemon is a classic gut-supportive ingredient, and keeping the recipe free of artificial flavors, preservatives, or mystery additives means you know exactly what you're sipping. The sweetness is totally adjustable, so you can dial it back or lean into the tartness depending on how your body is feeling that day. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh lavender, it's the kind of drink that makes an ordinary afternoon feel like a little occasion.
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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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