Lavender Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

• Mint sprigs (for garnish)
• Lemon slices (for garnish)
• Ice cubes (1 cup)
• Water (4 cups)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• Lemons (4, juiced)
• Fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup)
• Lavender flowers (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the lavender flowers, mint leaves, sugar, and 1 cup of water.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the lavender mint mixture into a pitcher.
4. Add the lemon juice and remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher.
5. Stir well to combine.
6. Add the ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again.
7. Serve the lavender mint lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.