# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade
04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 5-6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup (adjust to taste)
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How to Make:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add the dried culinary lavender to the hot syrup, stir well, and remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes to extract the floral notes.
03 - Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove all lavender solids. Discard the spent lavender and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and 1/2 cup of the cooled lavender syrup. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all components.
05 - Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle them with a wooden spoon to release their essential oils and fragrance without crushing the leaves excessively.
06 - Fill individual glasses with ice cubes, pour the lavender lemonade to fill each glass, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal refreshment, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before pouring if mixture has been chilled.
