Description
Vanilla Lavender Limeade is a refreshing floral citrus drink with a hint of vanilla, perfect for spring days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh limes, juiced
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops purple food coloring (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the limes and lemon and remove seeds
- Prepare simple syrup by boiling sugar and water until dissolved
- Add vanilla extract to the syrup and remove from heat
- Steep lavender in boiling water for 10 minutes and strain
- Combine citrus juice, lavender water, and syrup
- Add food coloring if desired and stir well
- Chill and serve over ice
Notes
- Do not over-steep lavender to avoid bitterness
- Use fresh citrus juice for best flavor
- Chill before serving for better taste
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0