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Refreshing Lavender Lemonade Spritzer

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A simple and elegant homemade lavender lemonade spritzer that blends floral lavender with zesty lemon and sparkling water for a refreshing summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup/240 ml lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water for lavender syrup
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold water for diluting
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) sparkling water or club soda
  • Fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the lavender simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl to remove lavender buds. Press gently to extract liquid. Let syrup cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  3. Juice the lemons while syrup cools, straining out seeds to yield about 1 cup lemon juice.
  4. In a large pitcher, mix cooled lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness or dilution by adding more water if needed.
  5. Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes. Pour lavender lemonade mixture over ice until glasses are about 3/4 full.
  6. Top each glass with about 1/2 cup (120 ml) sparkling water or club soda for fizz.
  7. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Make lavender syrup ahead and refrigerate up to one week. Pour sparkling water last and serve immediately to keep fizz. Use culinary grade lavender only. Adjust sweetness and dilution to taste. For adult version, add a shot of gin or vodka.

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Keywords: lavender lemonade, summer drink, homemade spritzer, refreshing beverage, floral lemonade, sparkling lemonade

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