# 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 to 6 lemons
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add the dried culinary lavender to the sugar solution, stir well, and immediately 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, pour 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup of the cooled lavender syrup. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
05 - Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle them with a wooden spoon, pressing lightly to release the mint's essential oils without crushing the leaves excessively.
06 - Fill individual serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and a fresh mint sprig.
07 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and chill, or refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve.
