Purple Rain Lavender Lemonade

# Ingredient List:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup water

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds

→ Lemonade Base

04 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4 to 5 lemons)

05 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup

06 - 2 cups cold water

→ Purple Infusion

07 - 1/2 cup 100% pure grape juice

08 - 1/2 cup butterfly pea flower tea, cooled (optional)

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon slices

10 - Fresh lavender sprigs or mint leaves

11 - Ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup to remove lavender buds and allow to cool completely.

02 - In a pitcher, blend freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and cold water. Stir thoroughly until sweetener is dissolved.

03 - Add the cooled lavender syrup and grape juice to the lemonade base in the pitcher. Stir to incorporate. For a deeper purple hue, gently pour in cooled butterfly pea flower tea and observe the color transform.

04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the prepared refresher over the ice, and decorate with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs or mint leaves.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -

The lavender syrup adds a floral depth that's naturally soothing and a little unexpected.
This refresher never fails to wow guests with its vibrant color and cooling citrus blend.

02 -

Letting the lavender steep too long in syrup makes the flavor bitter and too herbal—set a timer.
Butterfly pea flower tea’s color shifts dramatically with lemon juice; pour it gently for the prettiest effect.

03 -

Steep the syrup covered to trap the delicate lavender aroma—uncovered, some fragrance escapes.
Pour butterfly pea flower tea slowly for mesmerizing color transformation; don’t rush it.