Lavender Lemonade

from the kitchen of Joan


5 C water
1 ½ C sugar
12 stems fresh lavender
2 ¼ C lemon juice

Boil 2 ½ Cups of the water with the sugar. Add the lavender stems and remove from heat. Cover and let cool. When cool, add 2 ½ C water and the lemon juice. Strain out the lavender. Serve the lemonade with crushed ice and garnish with lavender blossoms. Serves 8.