Lavender Lemonade is a perfect drink for when you want to relax and unwind. The combination of lemonade and lavender makes for a tasty relaxation beverage. Here’s a super easy way to make it:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •1/4 cup culinary grade lavender buds ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •8 lemon halves⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •7 cups water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •1 cup agave, honey, or maple syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •optional: ice or dried butterfly pea flowers to infuse their purple color⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •pour 3.5 cups of water into a pan and let it reach a full boil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •once the water starts to boil, turn the heat source off and allow the water to cool down a bit (warm, not scalding hot)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •add the lavender buds and let them steep for 20-30 minutes (if you’re using butterfly pea flowers, you can add them during this step as well)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •strain the lavender water into a pitcher of choice and compost the leftover buds (or safely return them to the earth)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •add your lemon juice and sweetener of choice and stir until it’s completely dissolved. Taste for desired flavor. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •refrigerate and/or add ice to your lemonade, and then enjoy 😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ***As a bonus, try swapping coconut water for still water or even adding a splash of rosewater for a refreshing twist on this yummy drink!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you gonna try it out? Let us know if you do. Stay cool and stay safe ☀️ 💛 ✨