Lavender Lemonade

2 cups water

1 cup honey

2 Tablespoons fresh or dried lavender buds

1 cup lemon juice

2 cups sparkling water

In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water, honey and lavender buds just to boiling over medium heat.

Remove from heat.

Let steep for 10 minutes.

Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a 2 quart pitcher.

Discard lavender buds.

Let cool to room temperature.

Stir in lemon juice.

Cover and chill for 4-24 hours.