This coconut lavender lemonade will be your absolute favorite drink this summer!
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 just 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.
This was originally published in 2019.
The other ingredients are as simple as lemons, lemonade concentrate, coconut milk, and lemons. That's it! This drink would go amazing with these delicious Earl Grey Lavender Cheesecake bites.
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!
- Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep
- Blackberry Mint Spritzer
- Tropical Fruit Tea
- Blackberry Lemonade
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
Valeria Trujillo
Saturday 29th of April 2023
Just made this a bit ago, omg I'm in love. I LOVE lavender so this drink did not disappoint!
Jennifer Sikora
Monday 1st of May 2023
It's our favorite too! It is SO good!
Scottio
Wednesday 18th of May 2022
Thank you for this refreshing drink I can prepare for my sober guests
Michele Bergman
Monday 3rd of June 2019
It was so delicious!!!
Stefani Tolson
Tuesday 28th of May 2019
I can't say that I have ever tasted lavender but I love the smell. This is a pretty drink!
Sarah
Friday 24th of May 2019
What an interesting twist on lemonade. This sounds like it would be a great unique flavored drink. Will have to give it a try.