There is nothing more refreshing than a cool glass of lemonade in the summertime. What’s better than lemonade is lavender and mint infused lemonade. An extra burst of natural sweetness from the lavender together with the clean taste of mint, will make this your favorite warm weather refreshment!
Lavender & Mint Infused Lemonade
(Adapted from Martha Stewart – marthastewart.com)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
For Lavender & Mint Infused Lemonade you will need:
6 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
¼ cup fresh or dried lavender
Juice of 3 large lemons
2 sprigs fresh mint
1 tray of ice cubes
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. Let cool completely. Stir in lemon juice and fresh mint. Refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready, add ice cube and garnish with lemon slices and extra mint if you like. (Lemonade can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week).
Happy Weekend & Cheers to Summer!!! :)
xx,
Tammy♥
Or a glass of cold beer...but thats another story. This lemonade sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to try this one soon! Looks so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful summer drink daaaaahling!
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Dear Bella, This was sooo, soooo!!!! GOOD!!! I would love if you would make it again...actually all summer long!! I was delish!! I love you sooooo Much!!
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Hi, Tammy! Thanks for visiting me! I am still on my 'break' but I wanted to stop by to say HI to you. This drink looks so PRETTY, no matter how it will taste! LOL! And I looked at your previous post also. Man, that photo you have of Paris (with the blue tones) is just gorgeous! Wish I were there right now.
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Gloria
P.S. Tell your Mom I said hi, and I will get back to visiting her blog soon too! :)
--I see she commented before me. She's a great Mom! :)
Sounds different and interesting!
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Hi Tammy, thank you so much for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteThe lemonade sounds like a perfect summer drink. Thank you for sharing it.
Angie
Thanks for your comment and follow. Your blog looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool lemonade....I wouldn't have thought to use lavender.
ReplyDeleteTammy, thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog. Your mom is one of my favorite bloggers. =)
ReplyDeleteThis lemonade sounds so refreshing and delicous! Thank you for sharing the recipe. blessings ~ tanna
Your delicious lemonade is perfect for mediterranean summer! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe lavender is such an excellent touch! Really makes the lemonade stand out!
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Mmmm...this sounds so wonderful and refreshing!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I don't know what lavender tastes like, but I know I want to try it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Wow two dynamic flavors just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good, I LOVE lavender! :D I will have to try this recipe at some point, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog too, it's always fun for me to see new faces!
~Just a Girl
I was making ice tea all day long today trying to keep cool! Thank goodness I have everything to make this tomorrow. It sounds lovely. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love lemonade! The lavender is an interesting idea!
ReplyDeleteVery delightful...just happen to have a garden full of lavender and always need a new use :)
ReplyDeleteI love mint lemonade. But with lavender flavour? It must be amazing! Also, the colour is very nice.
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