Lavender Blue Lemonade

Ingredients

• 3 cups blueberries
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (4 large lemons)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups water
• 1-1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers (or dried)

Directions

1. 1

   In a 4 quart bowl or pitcher use the back of a wooden spoon to lightly mash the

2. 2

   blueberries. Add the lemon juice, reserving rinds. Mix juice with sugar to taste.

3. 3

   In a saucepan bring the 4 cups water and lavender buds to a boil. Pour through a strainer over lemon juice mixture, stir to dissolve sugar. Add lemon rinds.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

5. 5

   Remove and discard rinds. Strain through a mesh sieve into a pitcher and chill or serve. Enjoy!