# What You Need:
→ Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade
04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, approximately 5 to 6 lemons
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1/2 cup lavender syrup, adjusted to taste
07 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
08 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How to Cook:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender to the syrup, stir thoroughly, and remove from heat. Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep undisturbed for 10 minutes.
03 - Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the lavender solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large pitcher, pour 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and 1/2 cup cooled lavender syrup. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
05 - Add 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and gently muddle using a wooden spoon to release aromatic oils and mint flavor without crushing the leaves excessively.
06 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lavender lemonade mixture evenly. Garnish each glass with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs.
07 - Serve immediately while chilled, or refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve.
