Sparkling Lavender Mint Lemonade

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Cooking Method: Simmered
Cuisine: American
Courses: Drinks
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Best Season: Summer
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

A refreshing herbal take on the summer-time classic. This sparkling lavender mint lemonade is sure to be a new family favorite!

Ingredients
  • 1 satchel butterfly pea tea
  • 5 cup water, divided
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp food grade dried lavender leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
  • 1 cup sparkling (soda) water
  • Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
    Prepare the Butterfly Pea Tea
  1. 1

    Steep one satchel of butterfly pea tea according to package directions. Set aside to cool completely.

  2. Make Lavender Mint Sweetener
  3. 2

    Combine 2 cups of water and ½ cup sugar and place in a saucepan. Set over medium high heat and bring to a light boil.  Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

  4. 3

    Take the pan off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey.  Add 2 teaspoons of lavender leaves and 2 sprigs of fresh mint and let steep for 1-1½ hours.

  5. 4

    After steeping, pour the simple syrup through a sieve, discarding the lavender and mint leaves. Set aside the liquid.

  6. Make Lavender Mint Lemonade
  7. 5

    While the lavender mint simple syrup is steeping, begin squeezing lemons until you have 2 cups of freshly squeezed juice.

  8. 6

    Add the fresh lemon juice with the remaining 4 cups of water and the strained lavender mint sweetener to a pitcher or large mason jar. Stir to combine and set aside.

  9. 7

    In a glass, add crushed ice and fill the glass halfway with the lemonade mixture made in step 6. Fill the glass another quarter of the way with sparkling water.

  10. 8

    Fill the remainder of the glass with the cooled butterfly pea tea, letting the color mix naturally.  Garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaves.  Serve and enjoy!

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