A refreshing floral lemonade made with fresh dandelion petals, lemon juice, and natural sweetener for a light, spring-inspired drink.
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Step 1
Prepare dandelion infusion
Rinse dandelion petals gently to remove dirt and insects. Place only the yellow petals in a heatproof bowl and pour hot water over them. Let steep until cooled to room temperature.
Step 2
Strain the infusion
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the petals. This becomes the floral base of the lemonade.
Step 3
Add lemon and sweetener
Stir in fresh lemon juice and honey or sugar while the liquid is still slightly warm so it dissolves fully.
Step 4
Finish and serve
Add cold water to adjust strength. Chill, then serve over ice with lemon slices.
Avoid bitterness
Remove all green parts of the flowers, as they can make the drink taste bitter.
Sparkling lemonade
Replace part of the water with sparkling water for a fizzy version.
refrigerated
2 days
Store in a sealed pitcher and stir before serving.
Q: Can I use whole dandelion flowers instead of petals?
A: Yes, but remove as much green base as possible to avoid bitterness.
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