Lavender Vanilla Limeade (Print-Friendly Version)
Citrus, lavender, and vanilla blend for a refreshing summer drink, ideal for gatherings or relaxation.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Produce
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1 fresh lemon
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6 fresh limes
→ Floral
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2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Sweeteners and Flavourings
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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200 grams granulated sugar
→ Liquids
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1 litre cold water
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500 millilitres boiling water
→ Optional Garnish
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1-3 drops neon purple food colouring (optional)
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Few dried lavender buds (for garnish, optional)
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1-2 cups ice cubes
# How to Make It:
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Thoroughly juice the lemon and limes, then keep the strained juice on the side.
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Put dried lavender in a fine mesh strainer. Over it, pour 500 millilitres of boiling water, collecting the liquid in a bowl. If you want, add the neon purple food colouring and let it sit to steep.
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Mix together granulated sugar, cold water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat it on medium until it bubbles, stirring until the sugar dissolves fully. Take it off the heat right after it dissolves.
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Stir the reserved citrus juice into a 2-litre pitcher with the sugar syrup you just made.
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Add the lavender infusion to the pitcher and stir until everything is well mixed.
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Put 1-2 cups of ice cubes into the pitcher. Pour into glasses and, if you like, garnish with a few dried lavender buds before serving.
# Extra Information:
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To make the lavender aroma stronger, steep for an extra 10 minutes, but don’t go overboard to avoid bitterness.
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Skip the food colouring for a non-alcoholic floral drink; it looks good naturally.