3/4cupfresh basilroughly chopped + more for garnish
1/3-1/2cuphoney OR coconut and or granulated sugar*
5cupswaterdivided
1cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice
icefor serving
Instructions
In a small sauce pan bring the lavender and 2 cups water to a boil. If you are using coconut or granulated sugar, add the sugar to the water as well. Once the water is boiling remove from the heat and add the basil, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile squeeze the lemon juice into a tall glass pitcher. Stir in the honey (unless you already added sugar earlier). Stir in 3 cups water. Once the basil has steeped, strain the mixture into the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well and then taste. If the lemonade tastes sweet, add water, if it tastes too tart, add honey, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the lemonade is just right for you. I found that 1/3 cup honey works great. Place in the fridge until well chilled.
To serve, pour the lemonade over a glass of crushed ice. Garnish with lavender and basil. Drink up!
Notes
*If you decide to use coconut or granulated sugar, you may need to add closer to 1/2 cup sugar, as honey is a little sweeter than sugar.