What could be better on a hot summers day than an ice cold glass of lavender lemonade. Dining al fresco was all the rage in Victorian England. Its popularity was partly due to Queen Victoria herself. The 19th stylish set liked to emulate the queen's habit of picnicking with her family on her various estates.
Planning your own Victorian-style picnic is the ideal time to recapture the romance of that era. Find a horse drawn carriage hire service that offers a picturesque lunch stop. Pack a basket with provisions and get ready for an outing that will leave your loved ones enthralled. Don't forget to check your horse hire company's policy. Some forbid glass tableware or have other restrictions.
Victorian picnickers firmly believed firmly that meals outdoors should be just as civilized as those enjoyed at the table, bringing all manner of dishes and utensils on their outings.
makes about 8 cups
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 heaping tablespoons dried culinary lavender
2 cups fresh lemon juice
4 cups water (plus more to your taste)
In a medium pot over medium heat, combine 2 cups water, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in honey and lavender. Cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain out lavender and press buds into the bottom of the strainer to release any syrup left behind.
In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, lavender syrup, and water. Stir and chill. Serve cold, over ice.
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