Pistachio Free Vegan Lavender Lemonade
Floral, fizzy, and just tart enough to make you close your eyes on the first sip, this lavender lemonade is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. A quick homemade lavender syrup — made by steeping dried culinary lavender with sugar and water — gives the whole thing a gorgeous pale purple hue and a delicate fragrance that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps it bright and tangy, while chilled sparkling water adds a gentle effervescence that makes it feel like a proper occasion. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything. It's also completely free from nuts and nut-derived ingredients, which makes it a genuinely stress-free pour for guests with a range of dietary needs. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a fresh lavender sprig and it looks stunning on any table — backyard brunch, summer dinner party, or just a slow afternoon when you deserve something beautiful to drink.
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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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