3 Lavender Lemonade Recipes for the Summer

We have some tasty lavender lemonade recipes to keep you feeling fresh throughout the warmer seasons. First, let’s talk lavender.

With its brilliant aroma and floral flavor, it’s no surprise the lavender flower is in the mint family. Just like rosemary and oregano, it has a very distinct flavor and aroma. 

History of the Use of Lavender

Lavender has an extraordinary ancient history with the Egyptians, Persians, and Romans. Ancient Egypt utilized lavender’s strong aroma for the mummification process. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, ancient Romans and Persians would use lavender during baths believing it would wash and purify the soul. 

Today, this flower is in almost anything we can use to freshen up our bodies: soaps, lotions, perfumes, and beauty products. But the lavender flower shows up in the most unexpected industries, like culinary.

More so, lavender is also known for it’s healing properties. Find out more in this blog post. 

Cooking with Lavender

Despite what you may think, cooking with lavender isn’t as new or peculiar as it seems. After all, it’s in the mint family just like basil and sage. Lavender in culinary recipes dates back to the 17th century among Englishmen. 

Flavor Pairings

In modern-day, chefs love to use the lavender flower in sweet and savory recipes. From recipes for lavender lemonade to lemon lavender roasted chicken. 

When you combine this flower with a sweetener and acid, the floral flavor really shines! For example, a refreshing glass of lavender lemonade.

In savory dishes, a high-fatty content is key, like a lemon lavender chicken with lots of butter. As a result of its striking and herbaceous flavor, lavender can make its way past the fattiness and elevate the taste. A recipe like this would be anything but ordinary!

The Three Lavender Lemonade Recipes

What to Use

You can’t just use any kind of lavender for cooking, you must use culinary lavender, which is Lavandula angustifolia. Typically, the lavender has the “culinary lavender” label. If not, it’s best to double-check. 

Once you finally have lavender safe enough to eat, it’s time to make a lavender simple syrup. Or if you prefer purchasing a high-quality lavender syrup, try Nature’s Flavors Organic Lavender Syrup. This all-natural syrup includes organic cane sugar and natural colors. Nothing artificial!

Stick to the Basic: Lavender Lemonade

First, this lavender lemonade recipe proves you don’t need much to take a summer classic to new heights. Also, this drink is sure to keep you fresh throughout the warmer months. 

With your all-natural lavender syrup on deck, it’s time for a simple lavender lemonade recipe.

Here’s a step-by-step video on this lavender lemonade recipe.

Matcha Lavender Lemonade

Second, much like lavender, you can’t use any kind of matcha. You need matcha that will serve up phenomenal flavor and color. We recommend organic ceremonial grade matcha for an optimal look, taste, and aroma. 

Matcha is earthy and smooth making it a wondrous addition to lavender lemonade recipes.

Peach Lavender Lemonade

Third, a ripe peach brings a well-rounded sweetness to refreshing beverages. But, the trick to getting the most-out-of peaches is by chopping and muddling them in your glass. The extra step will release the peaches’ juices for an even more scrumptious flavor. 

Soft and balanced sweetness combines with floral flavors for a phenomenal lavender lemonade recipe.