Lavender Cooler
At a Glance
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 20.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Beverages
- Boiled
Dietary
- Vegan
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 20. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Lavender Cooler brings together 3 cups sugar, 3 cups water, 1/2-3/4 cup dried lavender flowers in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 45 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 20 servings.
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Equipment
Medium saucepan, large bowl, fine sieve, pitcher, tall glasses
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1/2-3/4 cup dried lavender flowers
- 4 cups lemon juice
- 8 cups cold water
- ice
- 1 sprig of spanish lavender or 1 sprig other fresh edible flower
Instructions
In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and the 3 cups water.
Bring to boiling and reduce heat, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved.
Place the lavender flowers in a large bowl.
Pour the syrup over the dried flowers.
Let stand for 2 hours or until cool.
Strain the syrup through a fine sieve, pressing on the flowers with the back of a wooden spoon to extract all the liquid.
Cover and chill for up to 1 week.
To serve, in a very large pitcher or crock, measure 4 cups of the syrup.
Add the lemon juice and 8 cups cold water.
Stir well to combine.
Serve over ice in tall glasses.
Garnish with sprigs of lavender, if desired.
Makes about 20 servings (6 ounces each).
Enjoy!
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