Lavender Lemonade
Makes 2 quarts

First step is to prepare the Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Little Sky ground lavender
grated zest of 2 lemons
2 cups water
(You can use Little Sky lavender sugar, and omit the dried culinary lavender)

In a medium saucepan combine the water, sugar, lavender and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, until sugar dissolves. Let steep 20-30 minutes. Strain and discard the solids. Set aside.
 
In a 2 quart pitcher combine 4 cups water and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice. Add the syrup and ice to the top, stir and chill
(or serve in ice filled glasses).

Note: Lavender and lemon pair very nicely together. Depending on your tastes you can increase the amount of time you steep the lavender when making the syrup.

The Simple Syrup recipe can be used to flavor teas, mixed drinks, and poured over fresh fruit!