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lilac lemonade on a mat with a glass and some lilac flowers
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Lilac Lemonade

Sweet, tangy, refreshing lemonade with a subtle hint of sweetness and fragrance of lilacs. So good!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword lemonade, lilac flowers, lilac lemonade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 154kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice 7-10 lemons
  • Extra lemons for garnish
  • 1 ½ Cup of granulated sugar
  • 8 ½ cups of water
  • Ice to fill the gallon container
  • 2-3 heads of lilac

Instructions

  • Cut your lemons in half and juice them
  • Strain the juice with a strainer
  • Refrigerate
  • Soak your fresh lilacs in cold water for at least 2 hours
  • In a saucepan add 1 cup of water to 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • Heat to a simmer stirring consistently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and refrigerate.
  • Slice a lemon and add it to the pitcher.
  • Add your lilac, lemon juice, syrup and 7 more cups of water. (Make sure all ingredients are cold so they won't wilt the lilac flowers)
  • Stir together.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg