Hey y'all! Get ready to fall in love with this easy lavender punch recipe. This refreshing, aromatic drink is perfect for any occasion and will quickly become your go-to (non-alcoholic) beverage for parties.
It's unique, pretty, and absolutely delish!
Table of Contents
- 🗝️ Key takeaways: why this recipe is your new favorite
- 🧾 Gather your ingredients: what you'll need
- 📖 Make it your own: yummy variations
- 🔪 Step-by-step guide: instructions for success
- 🍴Must have tools: essential equipment
- 🥫 Leftover love: how to store
- Marye's Tip o' the day
- 💭 Insider tips: things to know
- 👩🍳 Let's answer those questions: FAQs
- 📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
- 🍽️ No waste: creative ways to repurpose lavender punch
- 📞 Wrapping it up: the last word
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
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🗝️ Key takeaways: why this recipe is your new favorite
- This lavender punch is not only beautiful and aromatic but also incredibly refreshing. The combination of floral lavender with bubbly ginger ale and tangy citrus makes for a delightful and unique drink.
- Perfect for brunches, bridal showers, summer parties, or any time you want to offer something a non-alcoholic punch option to your guests.
- Once you know how to infuse lavender into the punch you can use other herbs like basil, lemongrass, or rose.
It is really important to get a good ginger ale. If you are used to the insipid flavors of most commercial brands I'd like to introduce you to Reeds Jamaican Ginger ale.
It has real ginger flavor and a little bite - delicious.
If you can't get Reeds then get Vernors. As far as conventional ginger ales go it is absolutely the most flavorful that I have found... And no, they didn't pay me to say that.
Lavender simple syrup is easy to make and keep on hand for all kinds of drinks.
🧾 Gather your ingredients: what you'll need
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📖 Make it your own: yummy variations
- Sparkling Wine: Add a splash of sparkling wine for an adult twist.
- Herbal Twist: Mix in some fresh mint or rosemary for an added herbal note.
- Berry Delight: Include a handful of fresh berries for a burst of fruity flavor.
🔪 Step-by-step guide: instructions for success
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.
Infuse the lavender into the simple syrup and strain into punch bowl.
Add the remaining water and lemon juice.
Add ginger ale at the last minute.
Stir and float slices of lemon in the punch.
🤫 Marye's secret for zhuzhing it up -
The color can vary according to the lavender buds. Add a few drops of purple food coloring (or a couple of drops of red and a couple of drops of blue) to enhance the lavender color and make your punch look even more stunning.
zhuzh: verb. To make something more interesting or attractive
🍴Must have tools: essential equipment
- Small pan
- Strainer
- Punch bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
🥫 Leftover love: how to store
Store leftover punch in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will lose its fizz over time.
Marye's Tip o' the day
BEWARE too much lavender can taste like you licked your grandmother's perfume bottle. Be careful about adding more lavender to make it stronger.
💭 Insider tips: things to know
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure it's safe for consumption.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, let the syrup steep longer before straining or use an extra teaspoon or two of lavender.
👩🍳 Let's answer those questions: FAQs
Have other questions? Ask me in the comments!
Sure! You can make it a day or two ahead of time. Add the ginger ale just before serving.
If you're growing lavender and it hasn't been sprayed with insecticide then sure! Be aware that fresh lavender can be stronger than dried so use a little less.
That's easy! Just make a bit more simple syrup without lavender and use it to dilute the lavender syrup.
It sure is, unless you add alcohol yourself. There's no booze in this recipe.
⏲️ Marye's time saving hacks -
Make a double batch of lavender syrup and freeze it in ice cube trays. Use the cubes to quickly chill and flavor your punch.
📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
🍽️ No waste: creative ways to repurpose lavender punch
You can turn leftover punch into popsicles! Just freeze it in popsicle molds - yum!
📞 Wrapping it up: the last word
What is a party without a punch or two?
Even if you are having a genteel tea there is just something perfect about a vintage punch bowl brimming with a sparkly punch.
This lavender punch is surely fit for the Princess in your life and her entire entourage. Made with a sweet lavender syrup, it sparkles with ginger ale and teases your tastebuds with tart lemon.
If the party is all adults you can even add some flavored vodka.
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.
If you love this recipe please comment below and give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Recipe
Sparkling Lavender Punch
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- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ⅓ cup culinary lavender buds
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 ½ quarts ginger ale, 2 liters
Instructions
- Heat the 2 ½ cups of water and 1 ½ cups of sugar.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add the lavender.
- Allow the mixture to come to room temperature or let stand overnight.
- Strain out the lavender buds.
- Add the strained lavender syrup to a punch bowl.
- Add the other 2 ½ cups of water and 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Stir well.
- Just before serving add the gingerale.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure it's safe for consumption.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, let the syrup steep longer before straining or use an extra teaspoon or two of lavender.
- Beware! Too much lavender can make it taste like licking your grandma's perfume.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
First published April 26, 2012. Last updated August 17, 2024 for better images and more helpful information.
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KW says
Looks amazing! If I use store bought lavender syrup, how much would you recommend using?
Marye says
Unsure - I'd start with 2 tablespoonfuls and add to taste.