Lavender Lemonade Spritz Summer

# What You'll Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup water

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

→ Lemonade

04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

05 - 1/2 cup cold water

06 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup

→ For Serving

07 - 1 cup ice cubes

08 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling wine or prosecco

09 - lemon slices, for garnish

10 - fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain to remove lavender and allow syrup to cool completely.

02 - In a pitcher, blend freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and honey or agave syrup. Stir thoroughly until fully combined.

03 - Distribute ice cubes evenly among four glasses. Add 2 tablespoons lavender syrup and 1/4 cup lemonade to each glass.

04 - Top each glass with approximately 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine or prosecco. For a mocktail variation, substitute sparkling water. Stir gently.

05 - Decorate each glass with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if desired. Serve immediately for optimal refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

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This floral cocktail tastes like summer in a glass, but can easily be made non-alcoholic and just as delicious.
Once you master the lavender syrup, you’ll want to add it to iced tea, sparkling water, even desserts.

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Once, I tried using too much lavender and the syrup became bitter instead of floral – measure carefully and taste as you steep!
Letting the syrup cool fully before mixing is key to keeping your spritz crisp and not watered down.

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