# 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 (approximately 5-6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup (adjust to taste)
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add the dried culinary lavender, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and 1/2 cup cooled lavender syrup. Stir well to blend.
05 - Add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them with a wooden spoon to release their essential oils and flavor.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, pour the lavender lemonade into each glass, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
07 - Serve immediately while chilled, or refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve.
