Honey Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Made with lavender-infused honey simple syrup, this lavender lemonade is bright, refreshing, and made without refined sugar. It’s a lovely summer drink to make for a backyard barbecue, picnic, or just to enjoy on a warm afternoon. The honey balances the tart lemon while the lavender adds a delicate floral note for a beverage that’s elegant and easy to prepare.

I Love Lemonade

I love lemonade—and I think a great lemonade is one you can see being made: fresh lemons squeezed right in front of you, bright juice, and the satisfying hint of sweetness. This recipe stays true to that idea, using freshly squeezed lemon juice and a homemade lavender honey simple syrup so you get that real, fresh flavor in every glass.

No Refined Sugar Lemonade

To keep this lemonade lighter and more wholesome, honey is used instead of refined sugar. Making a honey simple syrup keeps the honey easy to mix into cold drinks while preserving its flavor. For this recipe, the honey syrup is infused with dried lavender for that subtle floral character—perfect for summer and special enough to serve to guests.

Simple Ingredients

• Lavender honey simple syrup: Make a double batch and store extra in the fridge for cocktails or other drinks. It keeps for up to two weeks chilled.
• Fresh lemon juice: The fresher the better—squeeze lemons by hand for the best bright flavor.
• Water: Use filtered water to dilute the lemonade and soften the acidity to your taste.

Other Lemonade Ideas

• Strawberry Vodka Lemonade
• Strawberry Basil Lemonade
• Kombucha Lemonade

Honey Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Summary: Made with lavender-infused honey simple syrup, this lavender lemonade is perfectly refreshing and contains no refined sugars. It’s an easy recipe to scale up for parties and can be spiked with vodka if desired.

Author: Lee Funke

Prep: 5 mins • Cook: 10 mins • Servings: 4

Ingredients

Lavender Honey Simple Syrup

• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/2 cup all-natural honey
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender

Honey Lavender Lemonade

• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 4–6 lemons depending on size)
• 1 cup filtered water (adjust to taste)
• 3/4 cup lavender-infused honey simple syrup (more or less, to taste)
• Ice and lemon slices for serving

Instructions

Make the Lavender Honey Simple Syrup

1. Combine the water, honey, and dried lavender in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring until the honey fully dissolves.
3. Remove from heat, pour into a glass container, cover, and refrigerate. For best flavor, let the syrup steep in the fridge overnight or at least 8 hours to intensify the lavender aroma.
4. Before using, strain out the lavender buds and discard them.

Make the Honey Lavender Lemonade

1. In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, filtered water, and lavender-infused honey simple syrup. Stir until well mixed.
2. Taste and adjust: add more syrup if you prefer sweeter lemonade, or add additional water to reduce tartness.
3. Serve over ice with lemon slices and optional lavender sprigs for garnish.

Tips & Notes

• Leftover syrup: If you have leftover lavender honey simple syrup, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use it in cocktails, iced tea, sparkling water, or to sweeten yogurt.
• Alcohol option: To make a spiked lemonade, add 4–6 ounces of vodka to the pitcher for a light cocktail variation.
• Adjust sweetness: Honey sweetness varies, so start with the recommended syrup amount and add more little by little until it suits your taste.
• Lavender quality: Use culinary-grade dried lavender intended for cooking to avoid any coatings or additives.

If you try this lavender lemonade, leave a comment and share how you served it. Tagging photos on social media with your own posts is a great way to show variations and ideas—it’s always fun to see different takes on a summer classic.