Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Bright Lavender Lemonade with Fresh Mint
This floral, refreshing drink is the kind of thing that makes people stop mid-sip and ask what's in it. The lavender syrup is made from scratch by steeping dried culinary lavender in water and agave, giving it a gorgeous soft purple hue and a delicate floral sweetness that feels genuinely special. Fresh mint leaves are bruised right in the pitcher, releasing their oils into the drink without any fussy muddling equipment — just a spoon and a little elbow grease. Bright lemon juice ties everything together, balancing the sweetness with a clean, citrusy punch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from preservatives and curing agents, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought flavored drink. It's endlessly adjustable too — a little more lemon if you like it tart, a splash more water if you want it lighter. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, and it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the lavender syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup agave syrup
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup water, the agave syrup, and dried lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the agave dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and a soft purple-gray color.
- 2
Pour the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the lavender gently to extract the liquid. Discard the spent lavender.
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