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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh lavender leaves
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
  • Lavender stems

Method

  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Combine the boiling water and lavender in a medium bowl; cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard lavender leaves.
  • Combine 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Combine lavender water, sugar syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Cover and chill. Serve over ice. Garnish lemonade with lavender stems, if desired.