lilac lemonade

One of the best parts of spring is the abundance of fresh florals. Stepping outside ushers you into a garden of fragrance, beauty, and wonder!

Lars and I have lilac bushes in both our front and back yards, so to enjoy seasonal fare, I decided to embark on a mission to create treats from the flowers and rhubarb we have on hand. The first of these delights is lilac lemonade. My sisters came over to visit and we harvested lilac blossoms together, prepared the lemonade, and enjoyed it on the deck!

The lemonade is refreshing, with a delicate hint of the lilacs you know and love!

Lilac Lemonade

Makes 1 jug (approx. 60 oz.) | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Infusing time: 2-4 hours

Ingredients:

• 5 large lemons, juiced

• 3/4 cup honey or sugar (or to taste)

• water

• ice cubes

• approximately 1 cup lilac florets, rinsed (add more if you want a stronger flavour)

Directions:

1. Juice lemons and pour into jug.

   5 large lemons.

2. Add honey or sugar and stir thoroughly until well incorporated.

   3/4 cup honey or sugar.

3. Rinse lilac florets and add to the jug. Pour water over top until your jug is full. Place in fridge to allow lilacs time to infuse into the lemonade.

   ~1 cup lilac florets, water.

4. Serve over ice with a lemon slice and lilac floret as a garnish. Enjoy!

   Ice cubes, lemon slices, lilac florets.