Emulsifier Free Vegan Lavender Lemonade
Floral, fizzy, and refreshingly tart, 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 — dried culinary lavender steeped in a simple sugar syrup gives the whole glass a gorgeous pale purple hue and a delicate fragrance that store-bought drinks just can't replicate. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there are no hidden additives or emulsifiers to worry about, which can be a genuine headache when scanning labels on flavored beverages and syrups. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps things bright and tangy, while chilled sparkling water adds a gentle effervescence that makes it feel celebratory without any fuss. The syrup comes together in under five minutes on the stovetop, so this is genuinely easy to pull off even on a busy day. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh lavender, it's also one of the prettiest drinks you can set on a table.
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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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