Honey Lavender Lemonade Recipes

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in a medium pan Remove from heat and add honey, stirring to dissolve. Add the lavender to the honey water, cover, and let steep at least 20 minutes or up to several hours, to taste Strain mixture and discard lavender Pour infusion into a glass pitcher Add lemon juice and another 2 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir well. Refrigerate until ready to use, or pour into tall glasses half-filled with ice, then garnish with lavender sprigs. Sit on the porch a spell and enjoy!

Steps:

• First, in a saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and honey to a boil, stirring constantly to make sure the honey gets completely dissolved. When the honey is completely dissolved and water is still boiling, add the lavender leaves and remove from heat. Let it steep for about 20 minutes off heat. Using a fine strainer, pour the mixture through to strain out the lavender pieces.
• In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice, additional water, and lavender mix. Stir in vodka (start with 2 cups and taste. If you feel you need more, then add extra) If desired, stir in fresh berries or sprigs of fresh mint or basil.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over a glass 1/2 filled with ice, garnish with sliced lemon and mint leaves for a nice presentation. This is also a great drink made virgin that the whole family can enjoy!

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from two lemons, leaving white pith behind. Squeeze all of the lemons for 2/3 cup juice and set aside. In a large pot bring 5 1/2 cups of water and zest to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lavender. Partially cover the pot, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heat-proof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on herbs to extract all liquid. Stir in honey until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely, about 45 minutes. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and serve immediately.