This Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is the perfect summer drink. It’s simple to make, and the lavender syrup lifts classic lemonade with delicate floral notes.
This recipe uses a lavender simple syrup made from dried culinary lavender, water, and sugar. You can buy a commercial lavender syrup, but the homemade version is easy and adds a fresher, more nuanced flavor that’s worth the extra step.
If you enjoy lavender-flavored beverages, try the Lavender Latte or the Bubbly Lavender Lemonade Cocktail for more ways to use lavender syrup.
Why You’ll Love This Summer Drink Recipe:
- So refreshing. Perfect for cooling off on hot days.
- Elegant. Lavender syrup and sparkling water give this lemonade a light, sophisticated touch.
- Easy. Quick to assemble in minutes.
- Minimal ingredients. Only a few items required to make a delicious drink.
For more summer drink ideas, consider recipes like a Banana Peach Smoothie, Mint Iced Tea with Lemon, or a Mango Smoothie.
Ingredients:
Lavender syrup – adds floral aroma and sweetness.
Lemon sparkling water (French soda, Perrier, or La Croix) – provides effervescence and a citrus lift.
Fresh lemon juice – the essential tart component of lemonade.
Plain lemonade (optional) – use to increase sweetness and lemon intensity if desired.
Substitutions & Variations:
- If you prefer a sweeter drink or are serving children, replace most or all of the lemon sparkling water with plain lemonade. The recipe as written is lightly sweet and bubbly; swapping to lemonade makes it more familiar to younger palates.
- For a different herbal note, try a basil lemonade variation for an equally bright and fragrant drink.
How to Make Sparkling Lavender Lemonade:
Step 1: If making lavender simple syrup at home, prepare it first using dried culinary lavender, water, and sugar. The syrup keeps refrigerated for about two weeks and works well in lattes, lemonades, and cocktails.
Step 2: Fill two large glasses about ¾ full with ice.
Step 3: Add 1 ounce of lavender simple syrup to each glass. Squeeze in juice from ¼ lemon per glass (about ½ lemon total for two glasses).
Step 4: Top each glass with lemon sparkling water and gently stir. If you want a sweeter drink, replace some or all of the sparkling water with plain lemonade.
Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wedge and a straw. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recipe FAQs:
Homemade lavender syrup often has a subtle yellow or amber tint. Some store-bought syrups include food coloring and may appear purple, but the natural homemade syrup is usually more neutral in color.
This version is lightly sweet and refreshing. To make it sweeter, substitute most or all of the sparkling lemon water with plain Simply Lemonade or another sweet lemonade.
Because sparkling water will go flat, assemble drinks just before serving for the best fizz. The lavender syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
More Summer Drink Recipes You Will Love:
Lavender Lemonade Cocktail-
Lavender Latte
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Fresh Mint Iced Tea
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Creamy Orange Lemonade (3 Ingredients)
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Recipe
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
5 from 1 review
- Author: Tara Smithson
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 glasses
Description
This Sparkling Lavender Lemonade is the ideal summer refresher. Light, bubbly, and fragrant, it’s quick to prepare and elevated by homemade lavender syrup.
Ingredients
- Juice from ½ a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 ounces lavender simple syrup (1 ounce per glass)
- 1 ½ cups lemon sparkling water (French lemonade soda or lemon Perrier)
- Optional: Substitute most or all sparkling water with plain lemonade for a sweeter version — kids typically prefer this.
Instructions
- If making lavender simple syrup, prepare it first using dried culinary lavender, water, and sugar. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Fill two large glasses about ¾ full with ice.
- Add 1 ounce of lavender syrup to each glass and the juice of ¼ lemon to each.
- Top with lemon sparkling water and gently stir. For a sweeter drink, replace some or all of the sparkling water with plain lemonade.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge, insert a straw, and serve immediately.
Equipment
lemon juicer
Mason jars or serving glasses
Notes
Serve with a lemon wedge and a straw. Assemble drinks just before serving to preserve carbonation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: French-inspired