Lavender Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil and remove from heat.
2. 2
   If using hibiscus, add it now and steep for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove hibiscus.
4. 4
   Add lavender and sweetener, stir well.
5. 5
   let steep for an hour.
6. 6
   At first the liquid will be greenish, but after the hour has passed it should be slightly purple.
7. 7
   Strain liquid into an appropriately sized pitcher to remove all solids.
8. 8
   Add lemon juice; stir well.
9. 9
   Color changing Kool-Aid has nothing on thiswhen you add the lemon juice the lavender water changes from dull purple to vivid pink!
10. 10
    Add the remaining 4 cups of water (or club soda) and some ice (or chill if you don't want to dilute).
11. 11
    Serve chilled with lemon garnish.