How to Make Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender-Infused Water

Feb 21, 2023 2:57:36 PM | holistic nutrition How to Make Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender-Infused Water

We love making our own fresh-from-the-garden libations! Here's how to make homemade lavender lemonade and infused water!

lavender lemonadeWe love making our own fresh-from-the-garden libations! They're easy to make, refreshing (especially in the summer), delicious, and a great alternative to sugary drinks! Herbal-infused spa water is one of our favorites, like a combination of cucumber, lemon, and organic mint (orange and organic strawberries taste great, too). 

But if you like more flavor, herbal teas and lemonade blends are easy and fun to make. Just a few days ago we hosted the American College's annual Lavender Open House on our campus in Portland, Oregon, and served lavender-infused water and lavender lemonade as part of the festivities. Everyone loved it! Plus, lavender-infused drinks are a great complement to lavender shortbread cookies (or any other lavender treat). Yum!

We thought you might enjoy the recipes from the ACHS Lavender Open House to try at your next picnic, party, or just because you're in the mood for a healthy, delicious drink. Thanks to ACHS Shipping Manager, Kelly Johnson, for putting these recipes together!

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Lavender Lemonade for 6 quart beverage dispenser (fills dispenser approximately 3/4 full)

  • 1 12 oz container frozen lemonade (We used organic Cascadian Lemonade Concentrate)
  • 1/2 cup/4 oz Lavandula angustifolia (commonly called English Lavender*)

We used organic, dried lavender flowers (double quantity if using fresh herbs). Add lavender to 6 cups hot water. Cover and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Strain brewed lavender water and add to lemonade. Combine with plenty of ice and filtered water. For garnish, combine with fresh-picked lavender sprigs, lemon wheels, and a dash of sugar if you like it a little sweeter and a little less tart!

Herbal Infused Water - Lavender 2012 Open House Recipe

Combine into 6 cup teapot and steep together for 5-8 minutes

  • 1 tsp organic basil
  • 1 tsp organic lemon balm
  • 1/2 cup/4 oz  Lavandula angustifolia* (we used organic, dried lavender flowers )

Add filtered water, ice, and infused herbs into your beverage container. Be creative with your garnishes. We added cucumber wedges, lavender sprigs. and frozen blueberries. Yummm!

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*Be sure to use culinary lavender Lavandula angustifolia. Provence or English Lavender are popular choices. Some varieties such as Lavadin contain camphor oil better used for non-culinary purposes.

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. This article has not been reviewed by the FDA. Always consult with your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine.

Did you get a chance to try our lavender lemonade or lavender infused water this summer? Tell us how you liked it in the comments!
Dorene Petersen, ACHS Founding President

Written By: Dorene Petersen, ACHS Founding President

Dorene is the Founding President of the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS). She has over 45 years of clinical teaching and lecturing experience in aromatherapy and other holistic health subjects. She has presented papers on essential oils and clinical aromatherapy at the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades Annual Conference (IFEAT) in California, USA; the Aroma Environment Association of Japan (AEAJ) in Tokyo, Japan; the Asian Aroma Ingredients Congress (AAIC) and Expo in Bali, Indonesia; the International Center of Advanced Aromatherapy (ICAA) at the WonGwang Digital University in Seoul, Korea; as well as the AAIC Expo in Kunming, Yunnan, China. Dorene is a founding member of the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC) and served as its chair until 2023. Dorene is also involved in the distance education community and has served as a volunteer, committee member, and standards evaluator for the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Dorene is a travel junkie, and has led ACHS Study Abroad programs to India, Indonesia, Greece, and Hawaii!