Fresh, calming, and full of love! An all-around delightful drink, this easy-to-make Lavender Lemonade will keep you coming back for more!
Lavender Lemonade has been my favorite beverage for around 8 years now. I first tried this concoction at one of my beloved plant-based hometown cafés, Native Foods in Orange County, California. After that, I quickly would drive out of my way to get this drink, or 3 of them, when I was emotional or feeling down. This lemonade would always uplift my mood and is one of favorite ways of practicing self-care.
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed lemonade and it was my go-to beverage at any restaurant I went to. However, adding Lavender to the mix is not only a power move because of its taste, but the calming effects that it has on the mind and body do not go unnoticed!
All you need is 3 easy ingredients:
Lavender: Perfect for boosting and improving moods due to helping endocrine system and hormonal balance, improves dry skin, and aids relaxation and deep sleep
Lemon: Rejuvenating, refreshing, great for the metabolism, anti-inflammatory, packed with Vitamin C, and helps maintain healthy skin complexion during the summer
Honey: Great source of antioxidants, anti-bacterial, anti-septic, aids digestion and sleep, stabilizes insulin (diabetic-friendly), and soothes the throat
Also, just wanted to point out that I know a lot of people who are plant-based do not consume honey because of the decline in bees and their importance in our ecosystem. I do choose to eat honey, especially if I am in Europe, because I believe that their agricultural practices are different than the U.S.'s. I also try to get my hands on locally-sourced or home-made honey from small bee farms because these places do contribute to adding more bees to population.
My honey is from my boyfriend's family, who has a small bee farm about 15 minutes away from where I am currently residing. I feel good not only physically when eating honey, but I also enjoy knowing where it came from and that I am supporting a local small business who has ethical practices and sustainability in mind.
Ingredients: Serves 4
- 1 cup of dried Lavender leaves
- 3 Lemons
- Honey (or preferred sweetener to taste such as agave, stevia, coconut blossom sugar, etc)
Instructions:
Boil a pot of water
Add dried Lavender leaves to boiled water
Set aside and allow to cool for about 5 hours
Strain Lavender leaves once the tea is no longer hot
Juice Lemons and add to cooled Lavender tea
Add Honey or other sweetener to mixture (I used 2 tbsp of Honey for 1 pot of Lavender Lemonade)
Throw in some ice and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week
A true crowd pleaser and perfect for this turbulent time worldwide! We could all use help in the calming department of life and this Lavender Lemonade is a step in the right direction for achieving personal and collective peace.
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