Refreshing Lavender Lemonade Spritzer
A delicate floral and tangy lemon nonalcoholic spritzer with a fizzy sparkle, perfect for hot days and any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup as substitute)
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 3 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Ice cubes
- 3 cups sparkling water (plain or lemon-flavored)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the lavender simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups water, and 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
- Strain the syrup: Remove from heat and strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl or pitcher to remove lavender buds. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Juice the lemons: While syrup chills, juice about 4 large lemons to get approximately 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Remove seeds but keep some pulp if desired.
- Combine lemon juice and syrup: Pour chilled syrup into a large pitcher. Add fresh lemon juice and stir well. Adjust sweetness if needed by adding more syrup or lemon juice.
- Add cold water: Stir in 3 cups cold water to dilute the concentrate.
- Prepare to serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lavender lemonade mixture about halfway, then top with sparkling water to add fizz.
- Garnish and enjoy: Add lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs to each glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-infuse lavender to avoid bitterness; simmer for about 5 minutes only. Chill syrup before mixing to prevent watering down. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep bubbles fresh. Syrup can be made ahead and stored in fridge up to one week. Adjust sweetness gradually. Use fresh lemons for best flavor. For variations, try swapping lavender with rosemary or mint, or add fresh berries for fruit infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 0.5
Keywords: lavender lemonade, spritzer, nonalcoholic drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, homemade lemonade, floral drink