1tablespoondried food grade lavender flowers or 3 tablespoons fresh just the flowers not the stem
1cupgranulated white sugar
2cupsboiling waterfor making the syrup
1 1/2cupsfresh squeezed lemon juice
4cupsor more to taste water
ice cubes
lavender sprigsfor garnishing (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. When it's boiling, remove from heat and drop in the lavender flowers inside a mesh tea infuser. Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove the infuser and discard the flowers.
Add 1 cup of sugar to the water and stir until dissolved completely. Allow mixture to cool.
In a pitcher, add 1 1/2 cups lemon juice, the lavender simple syrup and 4 cups of water. Mix until combined and adjust to your tastes. Serve with ice and optional fresh lavender sprigs, enjoy!