Ramadan 2018- Cherry Lavender Lemonade

With temperatures soaring above 40, refreshing drinks take center stage in my kitchen.

Ingredients

2 cup water
2 cup sugar
2 cup cherries
4 lavender sprigs (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender buds)

Method
* In a pot add the water, sugar, and cherries.

* Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

* When it starts to boil reduce heat to a low simmer and add the lavender.

* Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

* Strain pressing the cherries to get all of their juices. Do not discard the cherries

* Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator
* 1 cup cherry lavender syrup

* juice of 4-5 lemons (the amount of lemon juice is up to your taste, you can start with 3 and taste and decide if you want to add more)

* 3 cups water

* Place all the ingredients in a jug and stir till combined.