This lilac lemonade very quickly became a favorite among my Instagram friends (if you don’t follow me on IG click here!) so I thought it deserved a permanent spot on the blog. Who knew lilacs were edible? If you love the smell of these beautiful purple flowers, try adding a few sprigs into your lemonade. It’s just the right amount of lilac.
Lilac Lemonade
Ingredients
- 5 lemons
- 2-3 sprigs of lilac Use more for a stronger floral flavor
- 1 cup granulated sugar Use more to make sweeter (can also use simple syrup)
- 5-6 cups water enough to fill your pitcher
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher with ice
- Squeeze the juice of your lemons into the pitcher and add your wedges
- Fill with cold water
- Add your granulated sugar or simple syrup to sweeten
- Put in your sprigs of lilac and stir
- Let sit for 5-6 hours or longer for a stronger flavor
- You can remove the lilacs prior to serving (you may need to strain) or leave in as a garnish.
Add a splash of prosecco and serve with this summer burrata board for the most refreshing cocktail hour!
If you love lilacs, then be sure to check out this post where I have 6 ways to use lilacs from lilac ice cream, beauty hacks and more!
And for more ideas on what to do with your lilacs, try this lilac simmer pot!
For more refreshing drinks and cocktails check out
Rainbow Sangria // Cucumber Elderflower Margarita
Pineapple grapefruit paloma // My spicy watermelon margarita
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11 Comments
Teena
May 19, 2021 at 9:08 amHmm. looks delicious. will definitely try.
Andrea Sprague
May 24, 2021 at 1:26 pmNow I am intrigued! I hadnt thought to add this to lemonade. Would be so pretty for a summer barbecue or Mother’s Day. I will give this a try!
Diane
April 27, 2022 at 6:24 amThis looks so delish!!! I’m happy to be featuring your lilac lemonade at this week’s Fabulous Friday Link Party. Thanks for linking up with us and sharing with all our followers!
Nicolle
April 27, 2022 at 6:27 amAhhh thanks so much Diane! It’s a great drink for spring! Have a great week!
Lisa
May 8, 2023 at 2:09 pmThis looks so refreshing and interesting-Ibe never used lilacs in anything before! Super curious what they taste like!
Kirsten Smith
May 10, 2023 at 8:32 amLooks good!
Courtney
May 10, 2023 at 3:09 pmSuch a beautiful drink! Love!
Nicolle
May 10, 2023 at 4:49 pmthank you Courtney! It’s perfect for this time of year!
Gretchen
May 15, 2023 at 8:47 amWow I had no idea lilacs were edible!
Kerryanne
May 19, 2023 at 3:34 amWhat a gorgeous presentation it is Nicolle and I bet it is delicious too… especially as a cocktail,
Thank you for sharing your lilac lemonade recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Nicolle
May 19, 2023 at 6:17 amI appreciate that so much Kerryanne! Have a fantastic weekend!