Lavender Lemonade

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 5 cups water, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender or 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lavender
• 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, combine sugar and 2_ cups water. stir to combine. bring to a boil.
• 2 add lavender, cover, and remove from heat; let stand at least 20 minutes or up to several hours. strain and discard lavender.
• 3 pour lavender syrup into a pitcher. add lemon juice and remaining 2_ cups water. stir to combine.
• 4 serve over ice, garnished with fresh lavender flowers.