Easy Starbucks Iced Lavender Lemonade Recipe Perfect for Summer Refreshment
A quick and refreshing iced lavender lemonade inspired by Starbucks, combining bright lemon juice with a subtle floral twist from dried lavender. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium fresh lemons (about 1 cup fresh lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary-grade lavender buds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water, divided
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional: fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Lavender Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Avoid boiling vigorously to prevent bitterness.
- Cool and Strain: Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes to deepen the lavender flavor. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on the lavender buds to extract syrup. Discard solids.
- Juice the Lemons: While syrup cools, juice 4-5 lemons to yield about 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- Combine Lemon Juice and Syrup: In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups cold water. Stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more water or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour chilled lavender lemonade over. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon wheel if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Do not boil the lavender syrup vigorously to avoid bitterness. Steep lavender for 5-10 minutes only to prevent a soapy taste. Adjust sweetness and tartness to your preference. For a sparkling version, replace half the water with sparkling water before serving. Syrup can be prepared earlier or the night before. Store lemonade in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; best consumed within 24 hours for freshest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
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