Janene and Scott Rawlinson often serve lavender lemonade to guests at Shades of Lavender farm. Give this uniquely refreshing recipe a try this summer.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
• 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. Add water, sugar and lavender buds to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Add two lemon rinds and let steep for 10-20 minutes.
3. Strain mixture and cool to room temperature.
4. Press 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice.
5. Combine room-temperature mixture and freshly squeezed juice in a pitcher.
6. Cool at least an hour and serve with a pretty lavender spring.