There's nothing quite like a cold glass of lemonade on a warm summer day — unless it's a cold glass of lavender lemonade. This simple recipe transforms a backyard staple into something truly special, using homemade lavender simple syrup or Lebanon Lavender’s ready-made bottled Lavender Simple Syrup for gentle floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with bright, tart lemon.
Why Lavender and Lemon Work So Well Together
Lavender and lemon are a natural pairing. Both are bright, aromatic, and refreshing — but where lemon brings tartness and citrus punch, lavender adds a soft, herbal sweetness that rounds everything out. Together they create a drink that feels both familiar and elevated.
Which syrup are you using? Our bottled syrup uses a higher-sugar formula than the homemade recipe. The bottled amount is a suggested starting point, not an exact sweetness or lavender-flavor equivalent. Taste before adding more. Our homemade syrup recipe is unchanged.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 1 cup homemade lavender simple syrup (see our lavender simple syrup recipe), or start with ⅔ cup Lebanon Lavender bottled Lavender Simple Syrup and adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water, plus more to taste
- Ice and fresh lemon slices to serve
- Fresh or dried lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- If using homemade lavender simple syrup, make it ahead of time and allow it to cool completely. If using bottled syrup, skip this step.
- Juice your lemons and strain out any seeds or pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 1 cup homemade syrup or ⅔ cup bottled syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust: add a little more syrup if too tart, more water if too sweet or strong, or more lemon juice for extra tartness.
- Serve over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender for garnish.
Tips & Variations
Sparkling lavender lemonade: Replace the still water with sparkling water for a fizzy, festive version — perfect for entertaining.
Lavender lemonade cocktail: Add 1.5 oz of vodka or gin per glass for an elegant summer cocktail.
Make it ahead: The lemonade base (without ice) keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe is a wonderful way to use our culinary lavender buds — and it's always a showstopper at gatherings. Once you try homemade lavender lemonade, the store-bought kind just won't cut it.
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