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Refreshing Lavender Lemonade

Published: Jun 6, 2025 by Jennifer

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Need a summer drink that's light, floral, and full of flavor? Try this Refreshing Lavender Lemonade made with lavender simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. It's the closest thing to sipping sunshine!

Lavender lemonade in a glass with lemon slices and lavender.

Lemonade is the quintessential summer drink, so why change it? Because lavender makes it even better. It adds a subtle, elegant twist that enhances the bright citrus flavor without overpowering it (like in these buttery shortbread cookies).

Still not convinced? Here’s the best part- it’s incredibly easy to make! Just add dried lavender to the simple syrup you already use for fresh lemonade, and voilà! You’ll have a delicious, refreshing summer drink that’s perfect for brunch or sipping al fresco.

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  • What you will need
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 👩‍🍳Expert tip
  • Variations
  • Storage and prep
  • Serving suggestions
  • Jenn's Signature Serve
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More lemon recipes
  • 📖Recipe

What you will need

You're only three ingredients away (plus water) from a delicious warm-weather drink.

Lavender syrup in a clear container on a wood surface with lavender buds in it.
  • Fresh lemons – Fresh lemons for the win! If you can find Meyer lemons, that would be even better. These lemons are less sour, less acidic, and slightly sweeter with hints of orange flavor. They're also harder to find and more expensive, but if you're looking to experiment, give them a try.
  • Lavender simple syrup – Homemade with dried culinary lavender and white sugar.
  • Water- Cold and filtered (if possible).
  • Ice
  • Garnishes such as fresh lavender or thyme sprigs.

Full ingredient list is located in the recipe card.

Step-by-step instructions

The great thing about making lemonade from scratch is that you can control the flavors. You can easily adjust the recipe if you like it more tart or less sweet. Check out this quick tutorial for making homemade lemonade with lavender.

Straining lavender simple syrup into a clear glass.

Prepare the lavender simple syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lavender in a medium saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Let it stand 15 minutes off the heat. Strain and discard the lavender.

A hand squeezing a lemon over a green juicer.

Next, juice the lemons. After juicing, be sure to strain the juice for any pulp or pits.

A pitcher filled with lemon juice on a wooden table.

Grab a glass pitcher and pour in the lemon juice.

Water and lemon juice in a tall glass pitcher.

Add cold water to the pitcher.

A pitcher filled with lemonade on a wooden table.

Add the lavender simple syrup.

A pitcher with a spoon and lemon slices on a wooden table.

Give it a good stir and adjust for taste. Chill until ready to drink.

👩‍🍳Expert tip

Use cold, filtered water for the best taste and chill until ready to serve.

Variations

Once your base lemonade recipe is complete, the possibilities are endless. Try mixing it up with these fun ideas.

  • Make it bubbly – Add club soda or sparkling water for a little fizz.
  • Lavender berry lemonade – Muddle blueberries or blackberries into the pitcher.
  • Make it boozy – Add vodka or gin for a lavender lemonade cocktail. Even better, replace the store-bought lemonade with the homemade version for this lemonade mimosa.
  • Use honey instead of sugar in the syrup.
  • Lavender lemonade popsicles- Pour the lemonade into prepared popsicle molds and freeze until firm.
Overhead of lemonade in a glass with a straw.

Storage and prep

Lavender lemonade can be stored in a sealed pitcher or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. To prep in advance, make the lavender syrup ahead of time and store it separately. Lavender syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.

Serving suggestions

There are no rules for sipping sunshine, so grab a glass and try it with any of your favorite meals.

  • Perfect for brunch with my lemon mascarpone pancakes or blueberry muffins.
  • Sandwiches - How amazing would this be with a strawberry BLT?
  • Fruit desserts like this plum cake or summery peach crisp.
  • Pair with this easy breezy strawberry goat cheese salad.

Jenn's Signature Serve

Lavender Lemonade + Gin + Fresh Muddled Strawberries

Lemonade in a pitcher with a straw.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use fresh lavender instead of dried?

Yes, you will just need to check that the lavender you choose is safe for consumption (like English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia). Avoid ornamental types, which can be bitter or chemically treated.

How do I make it less sweet/more tart?

To make it sweeter, just add more simple syrup. I like to start with less syrup than a recipe calls for, and adjust as needed. If your lemonade tastes too sweet, you can compensate by adding more water or lemon juice to balance it out. If you prefer your lemonade to be more tart, add more lemon juice or reduce the amount of water slightly.

Why isn't my lemonade purple?

Depending on the grade of your culinary lavender, your lavender syrup will vary in color (usually a dull amber). Whether fresh or dried, lavender flowers don’t release much pigment when steeped. The deep purple color associated with lavender in cooking often comes from dyes. While I don't recommend adding food coloring to the lemonade, you can use natural dyes such as beet juice to enhance the color.

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📖Recipe

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Refreshing Lavender Lemonade

Need a summer drink that's light, floral, and full of flavor? Try this Refreshing Lavender Lemonade made with lavender simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. It's basically like sipping sunshine!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 7 (7-8 cups)
Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • fine mesh strainer
  • glass pitcher

Ingredients
 

Lavender Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds

Lavender Lemonade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5-6 medium lemons)
  • 6 cups cold filtered water
  • 7 tablespoon lavender simple syrup, plus more or less to taste
  • ice
  • lemon slices, lavender sprigs, or fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions
 

Lavender Simple Syrup

  • In a small to medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lavender. Cover and bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
    ½ cup white granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds, ½ cup water
  • After 15 minutes, strain the syrup into a glass jar, discarding the lavender buds. Reserve for the lemonade, or store in the fridge for up to one month.

Lavender Lemonade

  • Add the lemon juice, water, and lavender syrup to a large glass pitcher and stir to combine (start with the 7 tablespoons, and then taste and adjust for sweetness). Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. Pour into a glass with ice, and garnish with lemon slices, lavender, or fresh thyme.
    1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 6 cups cold filtered water, 7 tablespoon lavender simple syrup, plus more or less to taste, ice, lemon slices, lavender sprigs, or fresh thyme for garnish

Notes

  • To make it sweeter, add more simple syrup. I like to start with less syrup than a recipe calls for, and adjust as needed. If your lemonade tastes too sweet, you can compensate by adding more water or lemon juice to balance it out. If you prefer your lemonade to be more tart, add more lemon juice or reduce the amount of water slightly.
  • Leftover lavender syrup can be used for tea, coffee, or ice cream!

Nutrition*

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.1mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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  1. Anne O says

    June 07, 2025 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I was really skeptical about this one- but much to my surprise this is a delicious treat!! The lemonade is perfectly balanced- tart enough for that fun lemon pucker but not too tart to enjoy every sip- and the lavender is a fun little addition.

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  2. Barbara says

    June 22, 2025 at 2:36 pm

    silly question being this is a lavender lemonade, but can I just omit the lavender to get a plain lemonade?

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    • Jennifer says

      June 22, 2025 at 2:38 pm

      Hi Barbara! Yes you can leave out the lavender and keep the ratio of sugar and water in the simple syrup the same to get a basic lemonade. Cheers!

      Reply
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