Lemon, Ginger and Lavender Iced Tea

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Lemon, Ginger and Lavender Iced Tea

 

A wonderful drink on a hot summer day.

 

2 ½ c Water

1 ½ c Sugar

¼ c Fresh Lavender flowers chopped (or 2 Tb dried Lavender - to

taste) 6-8 Servings Ginger Lemon Tea 1/3 c Fresh Meyer Lemon juice

(you may substitute frozen lemonade) Ice Fresh Lavender stalks for

garnish

 

In Medium saucepan, combine 2 ½ cups water and sugar. Bring to a

boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in lavender. Cover and cool. Strain cooled

liquid into large jar. Brew Ginger Lemon Tea. Pour into large

pitcher, add 1 cup lavender syrup, and blend to taste with lemon

juice and ice. Stir well. Just before serving, place fresh lavender

stalks in pitcher (or add to the individual glasses). Add ice cubes

to each chilled glass. Yield: 6-8 Servings

 

Store remaining lavender syrup in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

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