Lavender Lemonade

• sugar↗1 cup
• water↗5 cups

  divided

• dried lavender1 tablespoon

  or 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lavender

• fresh-squeezed lemon juice↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine sugar and 2_ cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add lavender, cover, and remove from heat; let stand at least 20 minutes or up to several hours. Strain and discard lavender.

3. 3

   Pour lavender syrup into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and remaining 2_ cups water. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lavender flowers.