💜 Lavender-Infused Lemonade ❤️ Heart Health
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Servings: ~8 oz (240 ml) per serving
This calming, floral lemonade is a functional beverage crafted to soothe both the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Lavender’s rich linalool and linalyl acetate terpene content promotes relaxation, lowers heart rate, and reduces stress. Balanced with the bright acidity of lemon and sweetened naturally with honey or agave, this herbal infusion is ideal for moments of anxiety, tension, or as a refreshing circulatory tonic.
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Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- large pitcher
- citrus juicer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
- ⅓ to ½ cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
Make Infusion
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the lavender buds. Cover and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
Strain
- Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove the lavender buds.
Mix
- Stir in the lemon juice and honey/agave until fully dissolved and well blended.
Finish
- Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water. Stir and taste; adjust sweetness or tartness if desired.
Serve
- Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy chilled.
Betsy's Infusion Notes:
💜 Flavor Profile: Lightly floral, citrusy, mildly sweet with a relaxing herbal aftertaste.
💜 Terpenes: High in linalool and linalyl acetate, offering calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
🍋 Pro Tip: Use culinary-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness. Steeping longer than 15 minutes may intensify the floral taste.
🍋 Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed glass container.
🍋 Make It Sparkling: Add 1–2 cups sparkling water before serving for an effervescent twist.
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