Lavender. The fragrance of summer and the perfect flavor accent to a picnic or light summer’s meal. 

Known more for its fragrance than its culinary use, Lavender adds a slightly sweet floral flavor to baked goods, desserts, as well as salads and dressings. The buds / flowers of Lavender contain the essential oils that encompass the flavor and scent of the herb.

Here is a recipe for a Coconut Lavender Lemonade to help brighten up your summer meals.

Coconut Lavender Lemonade

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A refreshing tropically sweet beverage for summertime picnics, meals and BBQs. For an adult taste add a splash of coconut rum or vodka.

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• CuisineAmerican+, Summertime Fun

Coconut Lavender Lemonade Print Recipe A refreshing tropically sweet beverage for summertime picnics, meals and BBQs. For an adult taste add a splash of coconut rum or vodka. CourseDrinks CuisineAmerican+, Summertime Fun

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice about 9 lemons
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups coconut water
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 recipe Lavender Simple Syrup (see below)

Servings:

Instructions

1. Place lemon juice, sugar, coconut water, and water into a pitcher and shake or stir vigorously until all the sugar is dissolved. I prefer to shake because it aerates the lemonade and makes a nice head on top.
2. Pour 1/2 of the lavender syrup into the pitcher and stir. You can add more or less lavender syrup to your personal taste. I personally find that 1/2 of the lavender syrup recipe is a good balance.
3. For an adult taste add coconut rum or vodka.

Recipe Notes

Featured Spice: Culinary Lavender

Recipe: Lavender Simple Syrup

Recipe source: Confectionalism - Coconut Lavender Lemonade

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Lavender Simple Syrup

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Perfect for use in cocktails and lemonade.

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• CuisineAmerican+, Summertime Fun

Lavender Simple Syrup Print Recipe Perfect for use in cocktails and lemonade. CourseDrinks CuisineAmerican+, Summertime Fun

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tbsp dried lavender
• a few drops violet food coloring

Servings:

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar, water, and lavender in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil on high heat, and boil for 1 minute.
3. Remove from the heat, cover, and let the lavender steep in the syrup for 20 minutes.
4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender, add the food coloring (food coloring is optional and is just used for presentation purposes).
5. Set syrup aside to cool.
6. Once cooled, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week
7. Add "spirits" for adult beverage

Recipe Notes

Featured Spice: Culinary Lavender

Recipe source: Confectionalism - Lavender Simple Syrup

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