Lavender Lime Refresher
Light, floral and perfectly refreshing, this lavender lime drink blends citrus brightness with a subtle herbal note. Fresh mint adds a cooling finish, making it ideal for warm Lowcountry afternoons.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4-5 limes
- 2 cups cold sparkling water or still water
- Ice
- Garnish: Fresh mint sprigs fresh lavender sprigs, lime slices
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until dissolved. Add lavender, remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- In a pitcher, combine 1/2 cup of the lavender syrup with fresh lime juice. Stir well.
- Fill two glasses with ice. Add a few mint leaves to each glass, and gently muddle to release their aroma.
- Pour the lavender-lime mixture over ice, then top with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices, fresh lavender sprigs and mint.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Add 1 to 1.5 ounces of a Southern-made vodka like Charleston’s Dixie Southern Vodka for a clean, crisp kick, or swap in a floral-forward gin like Hilton Head’s Bulrush Gin for a botanical twist that pairs beautifully with the lavender.
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