Happy Friday!!
As citrus season winds down I couldn’t help but share one more refreshing idea. As the days pass the once 18lb bags of oranges stacked ready to be swooped up are replaced with single citrus by the dollar. Citrus season is one of my favorite seasons, but with the end of one season another quickly blesses us. A simple syrup is infused with lavender buds, allow to cool and swirl in fresh orange juice for a colorful glass of citrus shine! Enjoy!
Lavender Citrus Cooler
by Sweet Life
by Vianney Rodriguez
serves 4
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup dried lavender buds
3 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
ice
In a sauce pan add water, sugar and lavender. Heat over medium low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain into pitcher with orange juice. Mix and serve over ice! Enjoy!
tigerfish says
The hot weather I am experiencing now, I really feel like gulping down this cooler!
Carolyn Jung says
With the lavender growing in my backyard, I’m definitely going to have to try this drink. Looks like the perfect summer sipper.
Magic of Spice says
What a fantastic place to showcase both citrus and lavender 🙂 Most refreshing!
Lia says
All my favourite flavours in one single glass of pleasure!!!
Cheers,
Lia.
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
Sounds so cool and refreshing! I love citrus flavors and lavender makes it extra special. Have a wonderful weekend Bonnie!
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says
What a beautiful easy and flavourful cooler.
🙂 Mandy
Kocinera says
What a cool combination! This sounds like such a great drink for these hot Texas summers. Yum!
Nelly Rodriguez says
yum, I definitely need to try this with the hot weather we’re having! Thanks for sharing!
Reiko says
Very creative, and super unique! I’d love to try this!!
zibi says
We’re finally getting the weather worthy of such refreshing drink. Now I just need to get my hands on some good oranges 🙂
thehealthyapron says
Hey! It’s been awhile! What a refreshing looking beverage! YUM! Happy weekend!
Paz says
This certainly looks refreshing and tasty. My, oh my!
DessertForTwo says
This looks so refreshing–yum!
The oranges on my trees are just now getting good. I had to stare at them all winter while they were sour and wish I could eat them. But now they’re finally ready! Yippee! 🙂
Rosa says
An interesting flavor combination! That drink looks and sounds refreshing.
Cheers,
Rosa
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Bonnie, this cooler looks so delicious and refreshing! My husband and I are moving to Texas next week and will need plenty of drink recipes like this one. I’ll be socking this away for summer! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Belinda @zomppa says
LOVE fresh citrus – this is such a lovely cooler!