Lavender Lemonade

Another Northwest summer delight: lavender and ....

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 3 pints

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 5  cups water, divided
• 1  tablespoon  dried lavender or 2 -3  tablespoons  fresh  lavender
• 1  cup  fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and 2_ cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
2. Add lavender, cover, and remove from heat; let stand at least 20 minutes or up to several hours. Strain and discard lavender.
3. Pour lavender syrup into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and remaining 2_ cups water. Stir to combine.
4. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lavender flowers.