LAVENDER LEMONADE

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I never knew you could cook with lavender until I was on vacation in France. I was served a refreshing lavender and vanilla scented lemonade that just hit the spot on that warm, sunny afternoon. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

6 to 7 cups water
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)
2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes

Steps:

Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add lavender. Cover and let stand for 2-4 hours., Strain, discarding lavender. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and remaining water. Chill; serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.