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Lavender-Cardamom Lemonade

Course: Libations
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 qt
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Marta Rivera
Be sure to use culinary lavender buds, and use them sparingly. Too much and your lemonade will taste like soap.
 
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Ingredients

  • 11 cups water divided
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp dried lavender buds
  • 3 green cardamom pods crushed
  • 3 cups about 10 lemons freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained

Instructions

  • In a pot, stir together three cups of water, the sugar, the lavender and cardamom pods. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Allow to steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain and allow to cool completely.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the remaining water and two cups of the simple syrup. Stir and test. Add more sugar to sweeten to your preference. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over ice and enjoy.

Notes

This simple syrup can be made a few days in advanced and can be used in any other recipe that calls for simple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (8oz) | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4.5mg | Sugar: 20.9g