Lavender Lemonade is a great refreshing drink that can help reduce stress. Lavender is a wonderfully aromatic herb that helps to reduce stress and relaxes the senses and it tastes amazing in this refreshing beverage.
What Is Lavender Lemonade?
Lavender lemonade is my new favorite drink! It’s a homemade drink that is made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, lavender buds, and raw honey.
Definitely use locally-sourced raw honey. I’ve heard that using local honey can help you have less-severed seasonal allergies.
Lavender Lemonade
This weekend I made some Lavender Lemonade to help relax my body. I have many migraines that last for days and even though I do take prescription medication, I try to do things naturally when I can.
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I shared recently that Lavender was one of my favorite baking herbs and you can even use it in beverages like Tea and Lemonade. Here I have steeped the lavender into the hot water before adding the squeezed lemon, you can even use some frozen lemon ice cubes for added flavor.
Uses and Benefits for Lavender
I am not a doctor and don’t want to make medical claims, but Lavender is used in calming nerves and added to many products to relax babies and adults alike. It is something that has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years in holistic medicine.
Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties and is used for these issues (and more):
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Depression
- Allergies
- The Common Cold
- Stress
- Skin Irritations
More Ways To Use Lavender
You can add lavender oil to your bathwater, you can spray it on your pillows to help you sleep and you can bake with lavender for a wonderfully unique flavor. The key to lavender is to use it sparingly so it doesn’t taste or smell just like soap.
When making the lavender lemonade you can use essential oils if you do not have fresh lavender buds. Always make sure you are using an essential oil that is safe for consumption (since not all of them are). Just substitute one or two drops until you get the desired flavor. Try these tips on using Lemons also.
Stress-Reducing Ingredients
These are the two ingredients that I used that are known to help alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Best Way To Juice Lemons For Lemonade
Since you need the juice from 6 lemons to make this drink, I do not suggest trying to squeeze them by hand. Sure, this is an option, but it will take far too long.
Instead, use a lemon juicer. It is small and worth the investment. There are electric ones and the kind that you just squeeze the lemons on.
Buy some extra lemons too, that way you can garnish the lemonade with them.
Related Recipes
Lavender Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon fresh Lavender buds or 2 – 3 drops of essential oil
- Juice of 6 Lemons
- 5 cups Water
- 1 cup Raw Honey
Instructions
- Boil 2 1/2 cups water in pan with honey and lavender.
- Let cool and steep for 20 minutes.
- Add remainder water and fresh lemon juice with ice.
- Strain Lavender Buds in a Strainer into your Glass.
- Garnish with Sliced Lemons.
Notes
Nutrition
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Scott says
I’ve had all types of flavored lemonade, but never lavender. Might have to make some just to say I tried it!
Rachee says
I love lavender and will be making some of this lemonade. I have a plant but never thought to use it in baking. Great idea!
Angela says
This sounds like the perfect thing for me to drink while I work. I welcome anything that may reduce stress.
Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says
With all the busyness of summer coming up(including several college visits), this may be just what I need! Thanks for posting it!
maria @ closeothome says
I was just in a yoga class last week and they were talking about lavender lemonade. One of my favorite scents.
Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says
Sounds fabulous! I will try ANY Lemonade. YUM!!! If you are out surfing the web later, I’d love for you to share at the Creative Inspiration Link Party ~ tagsthoughts.com ~ Have a great day!
Allie says
Stress reliever, yep I have to try this. I’d love it if you shared this on Worthwhile Wednesdays.
~Allie http://www.craftyallieblog.com
Carole West @ Garden Up Green says
Love this combination idea, This beverage would be a great afternoon treat on those hot southern summer days that are about to approach. Thanks for the recipe.
Carole
Aliza B says
I love the smell of lavender and happen to have a plant in my yard. I will have to try it in some refreshing lemonade.
Lou Lou Girls says
Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls
Felisa says
I really love experimenting on my tea and this post is totally perfect. I’ve done mixing chamomile tea with lemonade and skim milk, cranberries with fresh milk, feels like making a book out of it. As of now, I feel heavily stress and need new stuff of tea. I’ve heard about this ashwagandha tea that is also good as a stress reliever. Now that I’ve read your post, I will try your tips too. Thank you for sharing this one.