Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Lavender Coconut Lemonade

Lavender Simple Syrup:

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water
  • 1 Drop Lavender Essential Oil
Directions:
  1. Combine the sugar, water, and lavender in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan.
  2. Bring to boil on high heat, and boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from the heat and cover, set syrup aside to cool.
  4. Once cooled, place in an airtight glass container (glass because of the essential oil) and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Lemonade:

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Cups Lemon Juice (I used organic)
  • 8 Cups Coconut Water
  • 2 Cups Water (more or less, depending on how tart you like your lemonade)
  • Lavender Simple Syrup
Directions:
  1. Place lemon juice, coconut water, and water into a glass pitcher and stir.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup of the lavender simple syrup into the pitcher and stir. Taste, if needed add more syrup. Also if needed, add more water. Enjoy!