Lavender Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
5 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon dried lavender or 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lavender
1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sugar and 2_ cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
Add lavender, cover, and remove from heat; let stand at least 20 minutes or up to several hours. Strain and discard lavender.
Pour lavender syrup into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and remaining 2_ cups water. Stir to combine.
Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lavender flowers.