Lilac Lemonade

• Lilac Simple Syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lilac blossoms
• Lilac Lemonade
• 1 lemon; juiced
• 2-4 tablespoons of lilac simple syrup (this can be adjusted to taste)
• 8 ounces cold water (or sparkling water)
• ice cubes

1. Combine the water and the sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring to disolve sugar.
2. Once mixture has come to boil, reduce the heat, add the lilac blossoms, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Strain into a container. This simple syrup can be kept in the refigerator for up to two weeks.
4. In a tall glass combine the lemon juice, and the water. Add 2 Tbs. of the lilac simple syrup. You can always add more but you can't take out what you've added. If you want more syrup, add more.
5. Add a couple of ice cubes and some lilac blossoms for garnish. Serve immediatly.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/11524-lilac-lemonade (may not work)