Lavender Simple Syrup- Sugar

• Add 1-1.5 c of water (1.5 best for sugar-free) and kit contents to a saucepan. Pour a bit of the water into the bottle to loosen any pieces stuck inside.

• Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, then continue boiling for 5 min.

• Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for another 10 min.

• Remove from heat. Steep for 15 min.

• Strain, cool, and add a splash of lemon juice.

• Transfer to kit container.

• Refrigerate for several hours/overnight.

• Keep refrigerated.

Lavender Simple Syrup- Sugar-Free
Syrup will have a deep golden hue.

• Set aside bud packet.

• Add 1-1.5 cup(s) of water and sweetener to a saucepan. Pour a bit of the water into the bottle to loosen any pieces stuck inside.

• Stir over medium heat until dissolved. Do not boil.

• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

• Add reserved flowers to pan and steep for 15 min.

• Strain, cool, and add a splash of lemon juice

• Transfer to kit container

• Refrigerate for several hours/overnight.

• Keep refrigerated

Lavender Lemonade - Made Fresh (the only way)

• 1 full cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 6+ lemons (do not use concentrate).

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup Lavender Simple Syrup. Start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste. You may also add plain sugar in addition to the syrup.

• 4 cups of cold water.

• Stir well.

• Pour over ice to serve.

• Keep refrigerated.