Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Lavender adds a light floral note to recipes, and it pairs especially well with citrus, as in this simple lemonade.
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Lavender Lemonade recipe excerpted from 4-Ingredient Smoothies + Juices by Dee Dine. For more about the health benefits of lavender and other spring flowers, see Flower Power: 6 Beautiful Blooms that Heal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lavender culinary buds, or 1 tsp. lavender extract
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water
- ¾ cup ice
Preparation
Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth. Drink immediately to enjoy the carbonation, which will dissipate over time.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 80
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 20 mg
- Sugar Content 15 g