Lavender Lemonade

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   In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil and remove from heat.

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   If using hibiscus, add it now and steep for 5 minutes.

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   Remove hibiscus.

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   Add lavender and sweetener, stir well.

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   let steep for an hour.

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   At first the liquid will be greenish, but after the hour has passed it should be slightly purple.

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   Strain liquid into an appropriately sized pitcher to remove all solids.

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   Add lemon juice; stir well.

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   Color changing Kool-Aid has nothing on thiswhen you add the lemon juice the lavender water changes from dull purple to vivid pink!

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    Add the remaining 4 cups of water (or club soda) and some ice (or chill if you don't want to dilute).

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    Serve chilled with lemon garnish.

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