Description
Vanilla Lavender Limeade is a refreshing floral mocktail made with fresh citrus, culinary lavender, and vanilla.
Ingredients
6 limes
1 lemon
2 tablespoons culinary lavender
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups boiling water
4 cups cold water
Instructions
1. Juice the limes and lemon and set aside.
2. Boil 2 cups of water and pour over the lavender in a fine mesh strainer.
3. Add 1-3 drops of neon purple food coloring if desired. Set aside.
4. Mix together sugar, vanilla, and cold water. Bring to a boil and stir occasionally until sugar dissolves.
5. Remove from heat once dissolved.
6. Combine sugar syrup with lime and lemon juice in a 2 quart pitcher.
7. Pour lavender water into the pitcher and stir.
8. Add 1-2 cups of ice.
9. Serve immediately and garnish with lavender buds.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender only.
Do not over-steep lavender to avoid bitterness.
Adjust sweetness to taste.