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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Share this Recipe
Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 tbsp dried lavender
- a few drops violet food coloring
Servings:
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, and lavender in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil on high heat, and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat, cover, and let the lavender steep in the syrup for 20 minutes.
- 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).
- Set syrup aside to cool.
- Once cooled, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week
- Add "spirits" for adult beverage
Recipe Notes
Featured Spice: Culinary Lavender
Recipe source: Confectionalism - Lavender Simple Syrup
Share this Recipe
Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe