Lavender Lemonade

from ButterYum

makes 8 servings

Ingredients

8 cups water, divided

1 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)

2 tablespoons dried lavender

2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

optional: a drop or two of blue or purple food coloring

garnish: lemon slices and fresh lavender petals

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in dried lavender; steep for 10 minutes.

  3. Strain lavender from mixture and discard.

  4. Place lavender-infused water in large pitcher; add remaining water, lemon juice, optional food coloring and stir well.

  5. Serve over ice.