Summery Lavender Lemonade

Posted by Aleah & Nick on Saturday, July 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Happy Saturday {and long weekend} to you! Whatever you are up to this weekend, we encourage you to whip up a refreshing lavender lemonade. Yesterday we posted a refreshing lavender + lemonade-inspired shoot on our wedding blog and some of our readers inquired about lavender lemonade. Here is the simplest recipe out there, courtesy of Martha Stewart.

Photos by Shannon Lee Images for Valley & Co.

Lavender Lemonade {Recipe from Martha Stewart via WholeLiving.com}

Citrus juice enlivens this brew while lemon zest adds depth of flavor. Use organic fruit to avoid detergents and dyes in the rind.

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes, plus cooling

Ingredients | Serves 4

4 lemons | 1/2 cup dried lavender | 1/2 cup raw honey

Directions

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.