This classic French café drink is just lemon juice, sugar, and water, but the way I like it best is infused with tons of lavender to make this {Citron Pressé} Lavender French Lemonade recipe.
11/2 teaspoonsdried culinary lavender budsplus more for garnish
For The Lemonade:
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Chilledsparkling water
Ice cubes
Thinlyslicedlemonsfor garnish
Instructions
Make The Lavender Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup water with the sugar in a small saucepan, stir to dissolve the sugar, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the simple syrup for 5 minutes, then remove from heat, add the lavender buds, and allow to steep and cool for 20 minutes. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the simple syrup, discard the lavender, and set aside until ready to use.TIP: The simple syrup can be made up to two weeks ahead of time. Store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use. Makes enough for 16 servings.
Make A Citron Pressé: Add some lemon juice to the bottom of a Tom Collins glass and add a spoonful (about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon depending on your taste) of simple syrup. Top with sparkling water, stir and taste, adding more syrup or lemon as you desire. Add ice, garnish with thinly sliced lemon and lavender then serve.