Mushroom Free Vegan Lavender Lemonade
This floral, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular 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 fragrant, pale purple base that you just can't get from anything bottled. Fresh lemon juice keeps it bright and tangy, while chilled sparkling water adds a gentle effervescence that makes every sip feel refreshing and light. The whole process is straightforward and naturally free from animal products, so it fits a plant-based lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh lavender, it's also genuinely beautiful to serve — perfect for brunches, garden parties, or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. If you've never made a flavored syrup from scratch before, this one is a great place to start.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!