The BEST Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Introducing the enchanting Lavender Lemonade Cocktail! When the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed lemonade mingle with a delicate lavender simple syrup, pure magic happens. This delightful libation offers a sophisticated and boozy spin on the beloved classic lemonade. But here's a thought-provoking question: have you ever experienced the wonders of lemonade made with lemon peels? Prepare to be amazed as the oils from the zest create a luxuriously creamy, flavor-packed lemonade that surpasses any other you've ever tasted. Once you try this lemon peel lemonade, there's no turning back!

This Lavender Lemonade Cocktail, made with just three key ingredients, adds a playful twist to the traditional lemonade. It's as easy as blending up the lemon peel lemonade, incorporating the lavender simple syrup and adding a splash of vodka if you desire an extra kick. Get ready to elevate your lemonade game with a few simple culinary techniques. The result? A sip of summer that's both sweet and invigorating. Now, let's pour you a glass of this delightful, boozy lavender lemonade!

As a self-proclaimed lemon enthusiast, I can't resist adding lemon juice and zest to brighten up everything from savory dinners to refreshing drinks and indulgent desserts. Basically, if I can add lemon to it, I do. When I first started experimenting with this recipe, I envisioned tossing whole lemons, lavender flowers, sugar, and water into a blender for an effortless creation. After all, I adore fuss-free recipes whenever possible! However, I soon discovered that using the entire lemon rendered the lemonade overly bitter, necessitating excessive sugar to balance the puckering taste. As I delved deeper into perfecting this recipe, additional steps were introduced, and the results improved exponentially. Ultimately, I struck the ideal balance of lemon peel, sugar, and lavender, resulting in the ultimate lavender lemonade cocktail!

Pro Tip: Lemon peels are bursting with natural oils that not only impart a robust citrus scent and flavor but also possess emulsifying properties when blended. An emulsion occurs when two liquids that don't typically blend seamlessly together unite into a uniform liquid through the aid of oil and vigorous mixing. By blending the lemon peels, the oils evenly coat each water molecule, yielding a lusciously creamy lemonade that remains emulsified even when left overnight in the refrigerator. Furthermore, I adore the rich flavor and vibrant color that the lemon peel imparts to this recipe!

Another thrilling component of this lavender lemonade cocktail is the lavender simple syrup. Creating your own simple syrup isn't as daunting as it may seem. Essentially, you gently heat water, sugar, and lavender flowers until the sugar dissolves. As the mixture simmers, the lavender flowers steep, infusing their delightful essence into the syrup, akin to a fragrant cup of tea. Once the lavender simple syrup reaches a simmer, remove it from the heat and strain out the lavender flowers once it cools to room temperature. It truly is that simple! However, if convenience is your preference, you can easily purchase Lavender Simple Syrup.

Fun Fact: Need another reason to welcome this cocktail into your life? Some small research studies suggest that consuming lavender may have a calming and relaxing effect. So, when you indulge in this lavender-infused, boozy lemonade by the pool on a warm weekend, you're not just treating your taste buds, but also finding a moment of tranquility and unwinding.

Now, let's bring the allure of the Lavender Lemonade Cocktail to your glass. Embrace this delightful twist on the classic lemonade by blending up some lemon peel lemonade, infusing it with lavender simple syrup, and, if you desire, adding a splash of vodka. Prepare to elevate your lemonade experience with this invigorating and delectable sip of summer!

SHOP MY LAVENDER LEMONADE COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

Lavender Flowers / Lavender Simple Syrup / Vitamix Blender

LAVENDER LEMONADE COCKTAIL This 3-ingredient lavender lemonade cocktail is a fun twist on the classic lemonade. All you need to do is whip up some lemon peel lemonade in the blender (don't skip the lemon peel, they are worth it!), mix in some lavender simple syrup, and splash in some vodka. Take your lemonade game to the next level with this sweet and zesty sip of Summer!

• Author: Kristin Bowman

• Total Time: 15 Minutes

• Yield: 5 - 6 cups

• Category: Drink

• Method: Blending

• Cuisine: American

Lavender simple syrup: 1 1/2 cups of Lavender Simple Syrup (add more to taste if you want it sweeter)

Lemonade: 8 lemons 4 cups water 5 - 6 oz Vodka

Optional garnish: Lemon slices, dried lavender, sugar rim

Instructions:

1. Prepare the lemonade: Peel 2 lemons, then juice those two lemons together with the remaining 6. Add the yellow peels, lemon juice, and 4 cups water to a blender and blend on medium speed for about 1 minute, making sure the peels have become very small and the lemonade is creamy. Strain the blended lemonade into a serving pitcher and discard the strained lemon peel (it will be very pulp-like, but make sure you allow all the liquids to fully strain through).

2. Mix, chill, and serve: In serving pitcher, mix the simple syrup and lemonade together, then cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When serving, pour the lavender lemonade into each glass and top off each drink with 0.5 - 1 oz of vodka, ice, and garnish with a lemon slice.

Note: you can choose to mix the vodka directly into the pitcher, I usually add the liquor to cocktails like this on a drink by drink basis so people who prefer non-alcoholic can enjoy the drink as well, and people can add their preferred amount of vodka. Mandatory step 3: take a picture of your fabulous drink and tag me on Instagram so I can BURST with pride.