Lupin Free Vegan Lavender Lemonade
Floral, fizzy, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another glass, 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 creates a pale purple, fragrant base that you simply cannot get from a bottle. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings bright acidity that balances the sweetness beautifully, and sparkling water adds a lively effervescence that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there are no hidden additives or obscure flours to second-guess — just clean, recognizable components you can feel good about. It's naturally free from legume-derived ingredients, which can sneak into packaged drinks and flavored syrups more often than you'd expect. 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 slow weekend morning.
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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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