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Lilac Lemonade

Refreshing Lilac Lemonade: Sip into Spring's Floral Vibes

Lilac Lemonade is a refreshing floral drink that's perfect for spring gatherings, capturing the essence of fresh lilac blossoms.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Infusion
  • 2 cups Fresh Lilac Blossoms Ensure chemical-free
  • 4 cups Water For boiling the blossoms
For Sweetness and Tartness
  • 1 cup Sugar or Honey Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 2 lemons Fresh Lemons Or 6 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice
  • 4 cups Cold Water For chilling the lemonade

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • 1-gallon pitcher
  • Measuring Cups
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gently wash 2 cups of fresh lilac blossoms and remove from their stems.
  2. Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan with the lilac blossoms. Heat until boiling, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Cover and steep the blossoms for 20 minutes before straining the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
  4. In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine the strained lilac infusion with 1 cup of sugar or honey and the juice of 2 fresh lemons. Stir until dissolved.
  5. Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices or additional lilac blossoms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSugar: 30g

Notes

Ensure you use fresh, chemical-free lilacs for the best floral flavor. You can make lilac simple syrup in advance for quicker preparation during the season.

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