Lavender Limeade

Elevate your refreshment game with this vibrant and aromatic Lavender Limeade, a perfect balance of citrusy zing and floral elegance. This stunning beverage combines the tartness of freshly squeezed lime juice with the delicate, fragrant sweetness of homemade lavender syrup. Crafted in just 15 minutes, this drink is a sensory delight that’s as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ideal for summer parties or a soothing afternoon treat, it’s served over ice and beautifully garnished with fresh lavender sprigs and lime slices for an extra touch of sophistication. With its enticing blend of flavors and captivating aroma, this Lavender Limeade is a refreshing twist on classic limeade that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh lime juice
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 4 sprigs Fresh lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
• 4 slices Lime slices (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, the granulated sugar, and the dried culinary lavender.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. This will take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the lavender syrup steep for 10 minutes to extract the floral flavor.

Step 4

Strain the lavender syrup into a pitcher using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lavender flowers.

Step 5

Add the fresh lime juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Taste the limeade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

Step 7

Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender limeade over the ice.

Step 8

Garnish each glass with a fresh lavender sprig and a lime slice, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this fragrant, refreshing beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1857g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	645.6

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 34.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 154.5g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.4mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 335.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.6%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.6%