As the days get longer and the weather starts to warm, it’s the perfect time to bring simple, refreshing rituals into your home- especially ones you can share with your little ones.
This herbal lemonade is a gentle twist on a classic, made with lavender, fresh lemon balm, and a touch of thyme. It’s bright, lightly floral, and naturally sweetened with honey - something the whole family can enjoy together.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 1 cup filtered water
- 10-15 dried lavender flower buds
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm (or 4 tablespoons dried lemon balm)
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup raw local honey
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups filtered water, ice cold
DIRECTIONS:
- Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add lavender, lemon balm, and thyme to the water.
- Cover and let the herbal infusion steep for 20-25 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a metal strainer.
- Mix the honey and stir until completely dissolved. Let the liquid cool slightly.
- Add 2 cups of ice-cold filtered water and 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir.
- Serve over ice and top with fresh lavender blossoms, lemon balm leaves, and lemon slices if desired.
