Lavender Lemonade Lavender adds a delightfully different dimension to this refreshing summer favorite. 4 cups water, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh lavender leaves 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons) Lavender stems
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Combine the boiling water and lavender in a medium bowl; cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard lavender leaves.
Combine 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Combine lavender water, sugar syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Cover and chill. Serve over ice. Garnish lemonade with lavender stems, if desired.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
CALORIES 115(0.0% from fat); FAT 0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g); PROTEIN 0.2g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 4mg; SODIUM 1mg; FIBER 0.2g; IRON 0.0mg; CARBOHYDRATE 30.9g Cooking Light, JUNE 2000
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