Sparkling Lavender Lemonade (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Simple Syrup
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1 cup water
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1 cup sugar
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2 drops lavender extract OR 1 tablespoon dried lavender OR 10 sprigs fresh lavender
→ Lemonade
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1 cup lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
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3 cups cold sparkling water
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1 drop purple food coloring (optional)
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Ice cubes, for serving
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Lemon slices, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in a small saucepan. If using fresh or dried lavender, add it to the saucepan as well. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Once the simple syrup has cooled, strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the lavender if you used dried or fresh. If you're using lavender extract instead, you'll add it in the next step.
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In a 1-quart pitcher, combine the lemon juice and lavender simple syrup. If you're using lavender extract instead of fresh or dried lavender, add 2 drops to the mixture now. Add the purple food coloring if desired for a lavender hue.
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Just before serving, add the cold sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to combine. Adding the sparkling water at the last minute helps maintain the carbonation and fizz.
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Pour the sparkling lavender lemonade over glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately for the best flavor and effervescence.
# Notes:
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Use high-quality, food-grade, or culinary lavender essential oil or extract.
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Roll lemons before cutting and juicing to release more juice.
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Add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain carbonation.
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Adjust sweetness or tartness to taste by adding more lemon juice or simple syrup.