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LAVENDER LIMEADE

1 cup = 2,3 dl.
tsp = teaspoon = 5 ml.

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
lime slices (optional)

In a saucepan, blend 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 saucepan from heat and let syrup stand for 10 min.
Strain and discard lavender
In large pitcher, stir syrup, lime juice and the remaining 4 cups water.
Serve over ice, with lime slices if you like.

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