Simple, refreshing, and thirst-quenching, this Lilac Lemonade is sweetened with only the best- raw wildflower honey, and steeped in lilac buds, to create a Lemonade with floral notes, and a hint of color. The intoxicating aroma of the flowering lilac is captured eloquently in this seasonal beverage.
Lilacs are edible and used in herbal medicine for their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antiviral properties. Enjoy a simple lemonade with the goodness of seasonal tastes & health benefits.

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Lilac Blossom Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of Lilac Blossoms Rinsed with cold water and stems removed.
- 1 Cup Honey Preferably a locally sourced raw wildflower honey
- 1 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed, no seeds
- 2 1/2 Cups Water Filtered
Instructions
- After the lilac blossoms have been removed from the stems, and rinsed clean, place them in a 1 quart mason jar.
- In a small saucepan, mix honey, lemon juice and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour the hot mixture over the lilac blossoms in the quart jar, and cover it with a lid. Let the mixture steep until it’s room temperature about 1-2 hours.
- When fully steeped, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Use a funnel to transfer into a glass bottle of your choice.
- Bon Appétite!
Notes
- This lemonade can also be made with violet or elderberry blossoms.

Equipment you may need:
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- 1- quart jar
- Lemon Juicer
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Measuring Cups
- Glass bottle to store your lemonade
Ingredients you will need to make Lilac Lemonade:
- 1 Cup of Lilac Blossoms– Rinsed with cold water and stems removed.
- 1 Cup Honey- Preferably a locally sourced raw wildflower honey
- 1 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice- Freshly Squeezed, no seeds
- 2 1/2 Cups Water- Filtered

How to make Lilac Lemonade
Step One: Prepare Lilac Blossoms
After the lilac blossoms have been removed from the stems, and rinsed clean, place them in a 1 quart mason jar.
Step Two: Heat the Lemonade Mixture
In a small saucepan, mix honey, lemon juice and water. Bring to a simmer.

Step Three: Steep Blossoms
Pour the hot mixture over the lilac blossoms in the quart jar, and cover it with a lid. Let the mixture steep until it’s room temperature about 1-2 hours.

Step Four: Strain & Bottle
When fully steeped, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Use a funnel to transfer into a glass bottle of your choice.

Serve over ice.

Bon Appétite!
Frequently Asked Questions:

Are Lilac blossoms edible?
The Common Lilac or Syringa Vulgaris in the Olive family, has been revered by Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western science alike for its anticoagulant, antiseptic, antitussive, antiviral, analgesic, immunomodulatory, diuretic, purgatory, and stomachic. Their healing is strongly prevalent in the lymphatic and respiratory systems, as well as the uterus.
The flower buds are used medicinally for calming, coughs, preventing lung infections, supporting digestion, and more.
How long does homemade lemonade last in the fridge?
Properly stored in a closed container homemade lemonade will store well for 5-7 days. Lemonade made with raw honey will last longer as raw honey acts as a preservative.
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