# What You 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 to 6 lemons)
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup, adjusted to taste
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
08 - Ice cubes
→ 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 continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add the dried culinary lavender to the hot syrup, stir well, and remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes to extract the floral notes.
03 - Pour the lavender syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove all lavender solids. Discard the spent lavender and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup of the cooled lavender syrup. Stir thoroughly to integrate all components.
05 - Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle them using a wooden spoon to release their essential oils and aromatic compounds without crushing them excessively.
06 - Fill individual glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade into each glass. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal flavor and temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before pouring if stored.
