Do you love the scent of lilacs? Wouldn't it be wonderful if that delicious floral fragrance could also be a flavor? Try infusing your water with this edible flower! Lilac flavored water tastes like that lovely scent, subtle yet enduring throughout the day. It's so easy to make this delicious floral water happen - it only takes a few minutes! Makes a beautiful centerpiece for any occasion, too.
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Total Time3 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: flavored water, lilac, water
Servings: 1
Calories:
Equipment
a large pitcher or glass
Ingredients
1Common Lilac stemfor one large glass or water bottle
Optional
1lemon sliceor wedge for one large glass or water bottle
For a pitcher
3lilac stemsup to 6
2-3lemon slicesor wedges
Instructions
Place your lilac stem(s) in a bowl of water and swish it around to remove any debris.
Shake off each stem, pat it onto a kitchen towel, then place the stem in a glass or pitcher. For more flavor, give each stem a squeeze before placing it in the vessel.
Fill the glass or pitcher and keep the flowers in to enjoy throughout the day.
Notes
Note: Only use Common Lilacs for culinary purposes like this, they are known to be non-toxic. Other types, like Persian Lilac, can be toxic.