Pink Lavender Punch

Summary

Yield6
Source

Susanne F.

Prep Time30 minutes
RecipesDrinks
SeasonsSummer

Description

Submitted by a reader who liked the Herb Gardening for Beginners article, this fragrant pink punch is also good, she says, with vodka! Without, it's a great drink for both grown-ups and kids.

Ingredients

  • 5c water, divided in half
  • 2c sugar
  • 1⁄2c frozen or fresh hulled strawberries
  • 1⁄4c fresh lavender flowers, chopped
  • 2 1⁄4c fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a saucepan, blend 2 1/2 cups of the water, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, and the strawberries. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Lower heat. Simmer 5 minutes to extract pink from strawberries. Remove from the heat.

Stir in lavender flowers. Cover and cool.

Strain cooled liquid into a large pitcher, gently pressing juice from strawberries. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water and the lemon juice. Stir well.

Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Add ice cubes. Garnish with lavender flowers.