Summers months are difficult to get by and we all would agree to that. And the most usual technique to stay cool in this blazing weather is to drink liquids. People have tried everything from coconut water to fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Many have started adding flowers and herbs in their mocktails and cocktails, in addition to the monotonous shikanjis and lemonades.
The whole drink is given a unique twist by these new thoughts and innovations. We're going to talk about lavender today since it's a plant that can help with anxiety, tension, and even headaches. Besides its health benefits, this plant's lavender colour is stunning. The pleasant perfume of these lovely lavender blossoms instantly helps us feel better. What better way to give our mocktails an aromatic twist than to incorporate them?
Here are the ways you can incorporate Lavender in your beverages.
• Lavender Lemonade
By adding lavender to your boring nimbu paani, you may give it a gorgeous twist. Believe me when I say that it may sound ordinary, but it tastes incredible. You'd never want to drink plain lemonade again.
Ingredients needed-
• 2 tsp lavender buds
• 2 teaspoons sweetener of your choice
• 1 tbsp lavender syrup
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups sparkling water
• 250 ml boiling water.
Method-
Add lavender, sweetener and water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Turn down the heat and let it simmer until the colour from the lavender buds has faded out. Turn off the stove and let it cool down. Strain and pour it into a glass full of ice, add lavender syrup and lemon juice to it. Mix and top it off with sparkling water. Serve chilled.
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• Lady’s Lavender Mocktail
This drink will become an instant favourite of yours, as well as a great beverage to serve to your visitors. You will undoubtedly fall in love with this one.
Ingredients needed-
• 1 glass fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 tbsp lavender syrup
• ½ glass club soda
• 1 sprig basil for garnish
• Some lavender buds for garnish
• Ice cubes
Method-
Take a cocktail shaker and fill it with lots of ice cubes, add lavender syrup and grapefruit juice and shake it vigorously. Take a glass, and pour this into it. Top it off with club soda. Garnish with basil and lavender buds.
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• Coconut Lavender Lemonade
We all enjoy coconut water and lemonades, but try adding lavender to one. It'll taste fantastic, and you should definitely give it a try. It's also quite simple to put together.
Ingredients needed-
• 2 tbsp lavender syrup
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ glass soda
• ½ glass water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lavender buds
• Ice cubes
Method-
Pour coconut water, lavender syrup, sugar and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with lots of ice. Shake it vigorously. Pour this mixture into a glass, top it off with soda and garnish with lavender buds.
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So what are you waiting for? Try out these exotic-looking lavender mocktails today and let us know how they turned out.
