Lavender Basil Bliss
This Lavender Basil Lemonade is like summer in a glass! The refreshing combination of floral lavender, fragrant basil, and zesty lemon creates a delightful and invigorating drink that's perfect for warm weather. The subtle sweetness from honey or coconut sugar balances the tartness of the lemon, making it a refreshing and sophisticated beverage for any occasion.
Lavender Basil Bliss
A refreshing and sophisticated lemonade infused with lavender, basil, and a hint of sweetness, creating the perfect summer drink.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil (roughly chopped)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or coconut sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the dried lavender and 1 cup of water to a boil.
- If using coconut or granulated sugar, add it to the water.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the basil, then cover and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into a pitcher and stir in the honey.
- Stir in the remaining cup of water.
- Once the basil has steeped, strain the mixture into the pitcher with the lemon juice.
- Stir well and adjust sweetness to taste with honey or water.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge.
- To serve, pour the lemonade over a glass of ice and garnish with lavender and basil.