Dairy Free Vegan Lavender Lemonade
Floral, fizzy, and just tart enough to keep things interesting, this lavender lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. The homemade lavender syrup is the real star here — dried culinary lavender steeped in a simple sugar syrup creates a fragrant, pale-purple base that you simply cannot get from a bottle. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings bright acidity that balances the floral sweetness perfectly, and the chilled sparkling water adds a gentle effervescence that makes every sip feel a little celebratory. Because it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, water, and botanicals, there's nothing to worry about on the ingredient front — no hidden dairy, no surprises. It's naturally free of animal products without any substitutions or workarounds required. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a fresh lavender sprig and it looks stunning on a table, whether you're hosting a brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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4 servings
For the lavender syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 sprigs fresh lavender, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar, water, and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let the lavender steep for 15–20 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and tinted pale purple.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently on the lavender to extract the liquid. Discard the spent lavender.
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