Lavender Mint Lemonade

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Lavender Mint Lemonade Makes about 1 pitcher

For the lavender syrup 1 cup water

1 cup sugar

2 tsp culinary dried lavender

1 handful fresh mint

Lemonade

2 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice

4 cups water

1 cup lavender syrup

Plenty of ice

Fresh mint and lemon slices (optional), for serving

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For the lavender syrup, add water, sugar and dried lavender to a pot over low heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture gets to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, add fresh mint, and allow the syrup to infuse until cooled. Once cooled, strain lavender and mint.

In a large pitcher filled with ice, combine fresh lemon juice, water and lavender syrup. Fill pitcher with fresh sprigs of mint and lemon slices for a beautiful display and enjoy on a warm afternoon.