Lavender Peach Lemonade

Lavender Peach Lemonade is a refreshing homemade summer drink made with ripe peaches, fresh lemon juice, a light culinary lavender syrup, and cold water. It’s fruity, floral, tart, and sweet with a smooth peach finish.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 53

Servings: glasses

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

small saucepan
Fine-mesh strainer
Blender
large pitcher
mixing spoon
serving glasses

Ingredients

3 large ripe peaches, sliced
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water for syrup
1 tablespoon culinary lavender
3 to 4 cups cold water
as needed ice
for serving lemon slices
for serving peach wedges
optional garnish lavender sprigs

Instructions

Add 1 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar to a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the culinary lavender, cover, and steep for 8 minutes.
Strain the lavender syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the lavender buds and let the syrup cool.
Add sliced peaches and 1/2 cup cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain the peach puree for a smoother Lavender Peach Lemonade, or leave it pulpy for a more rustic texture.
In a large pitcher, stir together the peach puree, fresh lemon juice, cooled lavender syrup, and 3 cups cold water.
Taste and adjust. Add more cold water for a lighter drink, more lemon juice for tang, or a little extra sugar if needed.
Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Serve over ice with lemon slices, peach wedges, and a small lavender sprig.

Notes

Use culinary lavender only. Regular decorative lavender may not be food-safe and can taste harsh.

For a sparkling version, use 2 cups cold water in the pitcher, then add 2 cups sparkling water right before serving.

For a frozen version, freeze the finished Lavender Peach Lemonade in ice cube trays, then blend the cubes with a splash of cold water until slushy.

If the drink tastes too floral, add more lemon juice and cold water. If it tastes too tart, add a little more syrup or sugar.

Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving because the peach puree may settle.

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