Home Made Lavender Lemonade

Lavender is one of my favourite flowers. We have it growing all over the front of the house and this time of year it is in full bloom. Meadows of lavender tricker memories of Provence but with changing climates it is not unusual to see lavender fields in Brittany now! So in this hot sunny weather I thought I might introduce an addition to our elderflower cordial. Home made lavender lemonade is absolutely delicious and  so easy to make:

You will need:

A small handful of freshley picked and rinsed lavender flowers
1 cup of white granulated sugar
2 cups of boiling water
2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups of boiling water
2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups of cold water
some ice

Method:

Brush the lavender flowers from their stems into a glass dish. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the 2 cups of boiling water, stir and allow to infuse for up to three hours. Sive the lavender infused syrup and pour into a large serving pitcher. Add the lemon juice, tasting as you go to ensure the desired taste. Add ice, slices of lemon and a sprig of lavender and serve.