This coconut lavender lemonade will be your absolute favorite drink this summer! For more inspiration, check out this list of Easy Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes.
Last summer, my daughter spent an entire day with her friend at the swimming pool. She created a very delicious and fresh drink that is the perfect summer pool beverage, so today I thought I would share this drink with you as well.
Making this lemon lavender lemonade is super easy and only takes a few simple ingredients. The lavender can be found at any specialty store (I found mine at World Market), but I also noticed that TJ Maxx, Amazon, Ross, and other stores like that carry it as well. Your grocer might even have it.
The other ingredients are as simple as lemons, lemonade concentrate, and coconut milk, and lemons. That's it!
Now-- let's learn how to make this delicious summer drink.
How to Make Coconut Lavender Lemonade
To start, the first thing we need to do is to make lavender simple syrup. This is very easy -- equal parts sugar and water and then 2 teaspoons of dried lavender.
We used 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water along with the 2 teaspoons of lavender. The original recipe called for 3 tablespoons, but we wanted a light flavor of lavender and not a pungent one. If you want more lavender flavor, just add more dried lavender.
Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
Set it aside while you make the lemonade.
Making the Lemonade
For the lemonade portion, we used 1 can of coconut milk, 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate, 2 lemons, and 2 cups of water. We placed all of this into a container and mixed it up really well.
If this is too tart for you, you can add more water to mellow out the lemon flavor. Here in Kentucky, we like our lemonade to the point that it will make your lips pucker.
Once the simple syrup has cooled down some, strain it to remove the lavender leaves. Now, pour it into your container with your lemonade mixture.
To achieve that perfect lilac color, just add a drop or two of purple food coloring.
That's it! Mix it well before serving each time. Pour over ice and serve with fresh mint leaves, sliced lemon, or sprinkled dried lavender.
Interested in more delicious drinks like this? Check out these recipes!
Coconut Lavender Lemonade
This refreshing summer drink will be perfect for any pool party this year.
Ingredients
For the lemonade
- 1 can of Thai Coconut Milk
- 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 2 cups of water
- Purple food coloring
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons of dried lavender
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
Instructions
- In a sauce pan on the stove, combine all the ingredients for the simple syrup. If you want a more pungent lavender flavor, add more dried lavender.
- Cook over medium high heat until the sugar has melted. Remove from the stove and allow it cool completely.
- While the syrup is cooling, combine in a gallon jar or jug the coconut milk, lemonade concentrate, fresh lemon juice and water. Stir to combine.
- Once the simple syrup has cooled, strain to remove the lavender leaves. Combine with lemonade mixture. Add in 2 drops of food coloring.
- Taste. If the lemonade is too sour, add more water or sugar to taste. Be sure to mix well before serving each time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 glassAmount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 2g
Oh yum! I have never drank lavender before, but I love the way it smells so I know I am going to love this.
Lavender is quickly becoming a favorite! I'll have to try this, as it sounds so refreshing! What a great drink recipe!
I don't think I've knowingly had anything that has lavender in it. I never knew you could consume it! I'd like to try this!
That is one refreshing drink I wish I could have right now. I saved the recipe and I will make this on Saturday to go with our "grilled everything" lunch.
That does sound like a great drink. Lemonade is one of my favorite summer drinks. I like that this is a bit different too.
Lavender is one of my new favorite things to eat & drink! This sounds so refreshing and delicious. Can't wait to try it.
This is quite the lemonade variation. I can't quite imagine what it would taste like. I can't wait to try to make it.
I haven't tried anything with lavender in it before. This lemonade sounds delicious. Perfect for the summer.
My kid goes crazy over lemonade. We are always looking for new recipes to find the best one! This one is on our next to make list!
I can't wait to try this! Looks so refreshing!
This looks refreshing! It is perfect for our hot weather here.
I love the combination of lavender and citrus taste. What a refreshing drink in the summer heat!
Oh this must be such a relaxing drink! I have always wondered new ways to try lavender!
What an interesting twist on lemonade. This sounds like it would be a great unique flavored drink. Will have to give it a try.
I can't say that I have ever tasted lavender but I love the smell. This is a pretty drink!
It was so delicious!!!
Thank you for this refreshing drink I can prepare for my sober guests
Just made this a bit ago, omg I'm in love. I LOVE lavender so this drink did not disappoint!
It's our favorite too! It is SO good!