Violet Flower Lemonade

Basic Violet Lemonade

There’s something a little magical about violet lemonade—especially the way the color shifts right before your eyes. What starts as a deep blue infusion transforms into a soft pink-purple with the squeeze of a lemon.

It’s simple, seasonal, and a beautiful way to use those small spring violets growing right outside.

Ingredients

• 1–2 cups fresh violet flowers

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 cup sugar (or to taste)

Directions

Make the infusion
Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the violet petals. Let steep for 10–15 minutes.

Strain
Strain out the flowers, gently squeezing them to release all the color.

Mix & watch the color change
Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the lemon juice. As it’s added, the color will shift from blue to a vibrant pink or purple.

Serve
Stir well and pour over ice. Taste and adjust the sweetness or lemon as needed.

A simple note

Harvest from clean areas that haven’t been sprayed.