After learning about Shawnee Hills Lavender farm, use your fresh-picked lavender to make the recipe below:
Shawnee Hills Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Simple Syrup:
2 teaspoons culinary lavender buds
1 cup sugar
⅔ cup water
Lemonade:
1 package lemonade-flavored powdered drink mix
2 quarts water
- In a saucepan, combine lavender, sugar and ⅔ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, cover and let steep 20 minutes. Strain buds from syrup and let cool. Makes 1 cup syrup, which can be stored in refrigerator up to two weeks.
- To make lemonade, combine 1 cup lavender simple syrup with drink mix and water. Stir well.