Description
A refreshing and calming lavender lemon mocktail combining floral lavender with bright citrus, perfect for warm days or a relaxing non-alcoholic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey or simple syrup
- 2 cups cold sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil, then add dried lavender and let steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the liquid to remove lavender flowers and stir in honey while warm until fully dissolved.
- Allow the lavender syrup to cool completely.
- In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and optional lavender sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or syrup.
- For stronger floral flavor, steep lavender longer.
- Agave syrup can be used instead of honey for a lighter taste.
- Add berry juice or mint leaves for variation.
- Store without ice to prevent dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
