# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade
04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 5-6 lemons
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup, cooled
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender to the syrup, stir gently, and remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow to steep for 10 minutes to develop floral notes.
03 - Pour the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the lavender solids. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup cooled lavender syrup. Stir thoroughly to blend ingredients evenly.
05 - Add 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release essential oils and flavor without crushing leaves excessively.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour lavender lemonade to fill. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately or refrigerate until service.
