Lavender Peach Lemonade

    It takes about 4 to 6 lemons to get 1 cups of lemon juice. Lemons with soft rinds that are heavy for their size are best for juicing.

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    Updated on July 2, 2013
    Start To Finish Time:
    20 mins
    Servings:
    4
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cup lemon juice

    • 1 ⅓ cup peach nectar, chilled

    • 1 ⅓ cup Chamomile-Lavender Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup white grape juice, chilled

    • Cantaloupe and/or honeydew melon balls and lemon slices (optional)

    Simple Syrup

    • 2 cup water

    • 2 cup sugar

    Directions

    1. In a pitcher combine lemon juice, peach nectar, simple syrup and white grape juice. Transfer mixture to a serving pitcher. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with melon balls and lemon slices, if desired.

    Simple Syrup

    1. In a small saucepan combine water and sugar. Bring to a boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 2 weeks.

    For a single serving in a tall glass combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup peach nectar, 1/3 cup Chamomile-Lavender Simple Syrup, and 1/4 cup white grape juice. Add ice. Garnish with melon balls and lemon slices.

    Chamomille-Lavender Simple Syrup:

    Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup chamomille lavender herbal tea blend in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling.

    Basil Simple Syrup:

    Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling.

    Mint Simple Syrup:

    Prepare as above except stir 1/2 cup snipped fresh mint in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling.

    Ginger Simple Syrup:

    Prepare as above except stir 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling.

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    243 Calories
    63g Carbs
    1g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe 4
    Calories 243
    % Daily Value *
    Sodium 13mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
    Total Sugars 57g
    Protein 1g
    Vitamin C 69.6mg 348%
    Calcium 13mg 1%
    Iron 0.3mg 2%
    Potassium 167mg 4%
    Folate, total 26mcg
    Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.