Lavender Lime-Aid a Summer Must

I can't help but share this delectable drink with you! You'll be drinking it all summer long!

LAVENDER LIME-ADE

• 6 cups water
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup dried lavender or 1/3 cup fresh lavender flowers
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest
• 1 cup (~8 limes) fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime slices (optional)

1. In a 2 qt. Saucepan, combine 2 cups water, sugar, lavender and lime zest. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat and let syrup stand for 10 min. Strain and discard lavender
2. In large pitcher, stir syrup, lime juice and the remaining 4 cups water. Serve over ice, with lime slices if desired. Serve it all SUMMER LONG...start today!!