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Lemonade is refreshing as any kid with a lemonade stand can tell you. There is something special about that magical concoction of lemon juice, sugar and water that- when done right – creates a magic all of its own.
Now-a-days there are more variations on lemonade than we could ever have thought of from melon to basil! My personal favorite is either a hibiscus lemonade or this lavender lemonade with a Vodka kick. It looks gorgeous in the glass and the first sip will win you over. Be careful, this stuff packs more of a kick than you’ll taste. You can also use the Hibiscus Lemonade recipe found on the Restless Chipotle Facebook page in the notes section but you’ll have to like the page. 
The delicate flavor of lavender with the not so delicate kick of vodka.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup culinary lavender buds
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 12 to 16 oz of vodka or Absolut Citron Vodka
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water and sugar to a boil.
- Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add the lavender.
- Allow to come to room temperature.
- Strain the lavender out of the lavender syrup.
- Add the last 2 1/2 cups of water, lemon juice, and vodka.
- Stir.
- Add sliced lemon.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses.
Notes:
Adjust the amount of vodka to taste. May substitute Moscato for Vodka for a sparkling beverage
If you can’t find culinary lavender locally then you can get it on Amazon – it’s not very expensive.
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