College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz
A refreshing lemonade spritz accented with local honey and a hint of lavender, perfect for cooling off during summer events and baseball games. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, honey, dried culinary lavender buds for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (from about 6 lemons) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 4 cups, divided water
- 2 cups, chilled sparkling water
- to serve ice cubes
- for garnish lemon slices
- for garnish (optional) fresh lavender sprigs
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1 cup water, and 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until honey dissolves and the mixture just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Strain the lavender honey syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the lavender buds.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups cold water to the pitcher with the lavender honey syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the lemonade mixture for at least 1 hour until well chilled.
- Step 5: To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade mixture halfway, then top with 1/2 cup sparkling water per glass. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz?
Refrigerate any leftover college station honey-lavender lemonade spritz in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with College Station Honey-Lavender Lemonade Spritz?
American cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
