Lavender-Lemon Tonic
Lavender-Lemon Tonic
Ingredients
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh crushed lavender flowers
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• 3/4 cup honey, or to taste
Directions
• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in honey.
• Add lavender, cover, and steep for 20 minutes or a half hour.
• Strain the beverage, pour into a pitcher, and stir in the lemon juice.
• Add final 2 cups of water, stir, and place in refrigerator to chill.
Benefits: Lavender-lemon tonic is tart and refreshing. Lavender contains powerful antioxidants to boost the immune system as well as offering mentally calming effects. Lemon juice furnishes vitamin C and has healthful astringent properties.