Lavender lemonade recipe

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A refreshing drink made with lemons and lavender essence. This recipe makes 1.4 litres and is a great drink for children too.

  • healthy
Makes1.4 litre
SkillEasy
Preparation Time15 mins
Cooking Time
Total Time15 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories85 Kcal4%

A refreshing lemonade with lavender and a sweet tang of lemon. From our friends at Woman's Weekly, this drink takes just minutes to make

Ingredients

  • 4 unwaxed lemons, well washed
  • 150g (5oz) caster sugar
  • ¼-½ teaspoon lavender essence (we used Kentish Lavender Essence, for use in ice cream and soft drinks)
  • 1200ml water

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Method

  1. Take the zest off the lemons in large pieces, using a vegetable peeler and put into a heatproof jug.
  2. Add the juice from the lemons and the sugar to the jug and pour in 600ml (1 pt) boiling water.
  3. Stir to dissolve the sugar and leave to cool completely.
  4. Strain the mixture into another jug. Add the lavender essence and 600ml (1 pt) water, adding more water and ice to taste.
Top Tip for making Lavender lemonade

Freeze lavender flowers and small slices of lemon in the ice for extra effect.

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