Speaking of perfect ways to stay cool this summer, how about a glass of lavender lemonade? The best way to describe it is what my friend Sofia said about it the other day: "when I close my eyes and take a sip, I imagine being somewhere is Provence, sitting among the long wavy grass, barefoot, watching the mesmerizing views of the French countryside and feeling oh-so free. Le sigh, doesn’t that sound perfect?
The cool part about the lavender is that it gives an incredibly satisfying, almost calming yet totally refreshing twist on lemonade and let’s face it: it will make you feel like you’re in
Tip: we usually make a huge jug of it at night, let it chill, mix well in the fridge overnight and drink it up the next day. It’s one of those simple pleasures that I love. Hope you try it:)
Lavender Lemonade
(Adapted from Sunday Suppers)
* 2 cups sugar
* 7 sprigs lavender (stems and buds), plus additional for garnish
* 2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10 lemons)
* 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
In a large saucepan, bring one gallon (or 3.7 liters) of water and the sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add 7 lavender sprigs + lemon juice + lime juice. Cool to room temperature, strain, and chill in the fridge. Serve on ice, with additional lavender for garnish. Ta-dah!
Lovelies, what's your favourite take on lemonade? Would you try this one? xo
P.S: Also, British lavender fields.
P.P.S: And a few more of my simple food pleasure hour recipes.
19 comments:
It sounds really delicious and it looks so pretty, like for a great summer party:) I am trying it for sure! Cheers, Grace
wow! it looks delicious! Last weekend I drank cucumber lemonade! It was surprisingly tasty!:))
have a nice day Diana!
J
How pretty!
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~
Grace, totally. It's a perfect drink for a summer garden party:)
J, cucumbers are super refreshing:) YUM!
Sounds like the perfect combination!I 'm tempted to give it a try...!
this looks ever so refreshing... lovely simple food pleasure!
I need to try this soon! I really want to make it for my wedding reception, but I have to make sure I like it. The only problem is I don't know where to get any fresh lavender :( Hopefully dried culinary lavender will work just as well!
YUM! This looks delish.
You totally should, Roselie:)
Kristi, it would be perfect for a wedding reception, indeed! You can probably get fresh lavender in a bigger flower shop or local flower markets (it's in season right now) but I bet that dried culinary lavender will work as well.
Such a fun twist of lemonade. Can not wait to try it. Thanks for sharing. Jill
Any drink that makes you hvae visions of being in Provence is definitely worth a try
yay, Amber:)
that sounds yummY! and looks as pretty as ever.
I love lemonade, this sounds delicious and refreshing.
I must have missed this post. I'm dying to try this. Looks so delicious! Your pics are fantastic
Thank you, Patricia:) xoxo
Oh my, this looks so refreshing. The weather is getting hot here...I must try this very soon! Thanks for sharing. xo
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