Lavender Lemonade

Name: Lavender Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 to 7 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 large lemons); 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Ice cubes

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + standing YIELD: 6 servings.

I never knew you could cook with lavender until I was on vacation in France. I was served a refreshing lavender and vanilla scented lemonade that just hit the spot on that warm, sunny afternoon. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

6 to 7 cups water
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)
2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and let stand for 2-4 hours.
2. Strain, discarding lavender. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and remaining water. Chill; serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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