Lavender Limeade

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Ann Stratton
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Lavender lends its delicate color and its clean, spare fragrance to this tart thirst quencher.

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Yields:
8

Cal/Serv:
177

Ingredients

  • 6 c. water
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. dried lavender flowers (or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers)
  • 1 tsp. grated lime zest
  • 1 c. fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • Lime slices (optional)

Directions

    1. Step 1In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the sugar, lavender, and lime zest. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat and let syrup stand 10 minutes. Strain and discard lavender.
    2. Step 2In a large pitcher, stir together remaining 4 cups water, syrup, and lime juice. Serve over ice, adding lime slices if desired.
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