Xanthan Gum Free Classic Lavender Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of lemonade that goes just a little beyond the ordinary, and the floral lift of lavender syrup does exactly that. The syrup comes together with just water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender — steeped until fragrant and strained clean, leaving nothing behind but a beautifully tinted, aromatic base. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings the bright tartness that balances the sweetness perfectly, and the whole thing is endlessly adjustable to your taste right in the pitcher. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there are no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives to worry about — it is naturally free of anything that doesn't belong. Poured over ice and garnished with a sprig of fresh lavender, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. This is the kind of drink that feels special enough for a garden party but easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon just for yourself.
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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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