From the bar: Lemon Lavender Sodas
We made it to the end of our unofficial picnic week! As I write this, however, there is hail falling out of the sky! So much for picnic weather! At any rate, here’s a fun twist on lemonade for whenever the mood strikes, picnic or not: lavender simple syrup + fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice + a splash of soda water. This sparkling lemonade is easy to make, super refreshing and just surprising enough on the palate, that it makes you feel like you’re drinking something really special (mostly because you are, duh). BONUS! Add your favorite vodka, gin, or liqueur and you’ve got yourself a boozy lemonade. Thank you for all of your kind comments this week! Many of you are knee-deep in snow, so I’m glad I could bring a little spring your way. -xo
Lemon Lavender Sodas
Makes 6- 8oz sodas (plus you’ll have a little lavender syrup leftover)
INGREDIENTS
For the syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons dried lavender (found at Wholefoods)
For the sodas
- Sparkling water (we have a Soda Stream and LOVE it! Can’t go back to buying)
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (3 tablespoons for each glass)
- Lavender simple syrup
DIRECTIONS
For the syrup
Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Allow to simmer until the sugar is dissolved and remove from heat. Allow syrup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Mason jars work well. Keep refrigerated. Stores for about a week.
For the sodas
Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 3 tablespoons syrup. Top with soda water. Viola!
NOTE: to make single servings, it is equal parts juice and syrup, topped with soda water.
Enjoy!
I love that you combined lemon and lavender, so creative!
Thank you!
Fancy straws makes everything even better!
I couldn’t agree more :)
I’ll have to try this!
I hope you do Allison, it’s yummy!
Yum! I’m going to make all of your picnic food when it actually gets warm enough here for a picnic…come on spring!
Awesome! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that spring comes to you soon! xo
I love this idea, can’t wait to try it.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it, it’s so refreshing!
This post just made me so thirsty : )
I love lavender in cold drinks. I usually make a lavender syrup to use it in iced tea. I have to give this a go.
where did you find those straws? I absolutely love them
Hmmmm, I can’t remember exactly. I sort of hoard them from various locations but Shop Sweet Lulu has a great selection online, as does Papersource.
okay thank you! I also would like to tell you that your blog is my favourite one of all time. I plan on trying all of your recipes
Awe, you stop that! I’m blushing. Thank you for such a sweet comment! What a wonderful way to start my day :)
I just discovered your blog via Joy the Baker and I have to say, I love it! I’ve pinned just about every recipe I’ve read so far – they’re all so delicious, and so beautifully styled! Hi from Australia!
Ashleigh x
Awe, Thanks so much Ashleigh! I’m so glad you found me and I hope you’ll stay a while :) xo -Paola