Lavender Limeade
Ann Strattonlavender Lends Its Delicate Color and Its Clean, Spare Fragrance to This Tart Thirst Quencher. Read Moreadvertisement - Continue Reading...
Lavender lends its delicate color and its clean, spare fragrance to this tart thirst quencher.
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- Yields:
- 8
- Cal/Serv:
- 177
Ingredients
- 6 c. water
- 1 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. dried lavender flowers (or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers)
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest
- 1 c. fresh-squeezed lime juice
- Lime slices (optional)
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Directions
- Step 1In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the sugar, lavender, and lime zest. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat and let syrup stand 10 minutes. Strain and discard lavender.
- Step 2In a large pitcher, stir together remaining 4 cups water, syrup, and lime juice. Serve over ice, adding lime slices if desired.
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