Ingredients for Lavender Cooler
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Water
- 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender flowers
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lavender
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How to Make Lavender Cooler
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 cups water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Stir frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Place 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender flowers in a large heatproof bowl.
- Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup over the dried lavender flowers.
- Let the mixture steep for at least 2 hours, or until completely cool. The longer it steeps, the stronger the lavender flavor will be.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, using the back of a spoon to press and extract as much liquid as possible.
- Cover and refrigerate the strained syrup for up to 1 week.
- To serve, in a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, combine 4 cups of the lavender syrup, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, and 8 cups of cold water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh lavender, if desired.
- Makes approximately 20 servings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
124g
Fat
0g
Carbs
11g
