LAVENDER LEMONADE (FOR ADULTS)

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Lemonade with a kick-not for the kiddies! Cook time is refrigerating time.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Cocktails

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 c water, divided
1 1/2 c sugar
12 sprig(s) lavender (with open flowers)
2 1/2 c fresh lemon juice (about 15 lemons)
1 c vodka
4 slice lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a 2-qt saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add lavender stems and remove from heat.
  • 2. Cover the pot and allow mixture to cool about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove lavender stems from syrup and strain syrup to remove small pieces of flower.
  • 4. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, remaining water and lavender syrup and stir well. Chill for about 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • 5. Add vodka and stir. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices.

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