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There’s something undeniably charming about a glass of lavender lemonade.
Lightly floral with just the right balance of sweetness and citrus, it feels both refreshing and special without being complicated.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, hosting a spring gathering, or setting the table for afternoon tea, lavender lemonade adds a beautiful, calming touch.
This recipe is simple to make and perfect for creating a moment that feels thoughtful, welcoming, and memorable.
If you enjoy cooking with lavender, be sure to explore more lavender recipes and learn how to choose the best culinary lavender for drinks and desserts.
Why You’ll Love This Lavender Lemonade
- Light, refreshing, and not overly sweet
- Perfect for brunch, tea parties, and summer gatherings
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Beautiful and elegant for entertaining
Related Recipe: Cucumber Mint Lemonade Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe
Ingredients for Lavender Lemonade
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers
- 1 cup fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice
How to Make Lavender Lemonade
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with the sugar and lavender. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender flowers.
In a large pitcher, combine the lavender mixture with the lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well.
Serve over ice. This recipe makes about 8 servings.s, I added two small drops of red food coloring and two drops of blue food coloring to the pitcher before serving. This step is totally optional.
What to Serve with Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade pairs beautifully with light, fresh recipes and tea party favorites. For a simple but elegant spread, try serving it with:
- Strawberry tea sandwiches for a sweet, delicate option
- Egg salad tea sandwiches for a classic savory choice
- Lavender scones or other light baked goods
- Fresh desserts like raspberry crumble or fruit-based treats
It’s also a perfect addition to a brunch table alongside pastries, quiche, or fresh fruit.
Tips for the Best Lavender Lemonade
The color of your lavender lemonade will vary depending on the variety of lavender you use. Some varieties produce a stronger purple tint, while others are much lighter.
If you’d like a more vibrant color, you can add a couple drops of red and blue food coloring before serving. This step is completely optional.
For the best flavor, make sure you’re using culinary lavender, which has a milder, more pleasant taste for drinks and recipes.
If you love this recipe, you can also make a batch of homemade lavender syrup to keep on hand. It makes preparing lavender lemonade even quicker and works beautifully in lattes and other drinks.
More Lavender Ideas
Lavender can be used in so many ways—from drinks and desserts to DIY projects.
Try:
- Homemade lavender syrup for drinks
- Lavender oil for DIY and natural uses
- Drying lavender to preserve it for later
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers
- 1 cup fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice
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In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with the sugar and lavender.
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Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender flowers.
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In a large pitcher, combine the lavender mixture with the lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well.
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Serve over ice and enjoy.
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The color of your lavender lemonade will vary depending on the type of lavender used.
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For a more vibrant color, add 1–2 drops of red and blue food coloring (optional).
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For best flavor, use culinary lavender.
Follow my canning and preserving board on Pinterest.
I use agave.
Thank you for that tip, I was really trying to use all natural ingredients ‼️
You can add a few blueberries while boiling the lavender. This gives it the color without changing the taste or smell
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
This looks so good! What a great springtime recipe to make for friends!
I just made this with stevia and WOW! Yum Yum Yum! I used the fresh English lavender from my backyard and 6 fresh squeezed lemons.
Hi! Yes, you could definitely use Truvia or Stevia in the place of sugar. I don’t think you need to adjust anything, just make sure to taste it and adjust if necessary.
Can this recipe be made using Truvia or Stevia?
Also, I am having a bridal shower and would like to make 40 servings. Multiplying the recipe by 5, do I need to adjust anything?
Yes 🙂
Yes, that was supposed to be the sugar 🙂
Hi! Yes, that should have been 1 1/4 cups sugar. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for catching that!
You did not state how much sugar. Was it the 1-1/4 cups that was second listing for water that should be the amount of sugar? Sounds yummy! I love lavender. Made lavender jelly for the first time last fall….it is really good.
Recipe lists water twice. Is second ingredient supposed to be sugar?
Thanks so much! I will try this today! I used to make lavender cookies. The two together would be a lovely treat and look adorable.
1 1/4 Sugar??