The Bayou Lavender Lemonade recipe from Golden Oak Outpost is such a refreshing Magic Kingdom drink, especially on a hot Florida day. With its sweet lemonade base and soft floral lavender flavor, this copycat recipe is simple, pretty, and perfect for bringing a little bit of Disney Parks magic home. It has that fun New Orleans-inspired twist that makes it feel a little more special than regular lemonade, while still being easy enough to make with just a few ingredients.
Cooking Tips
For the most authentic theme park version, start with bottled Minute Maid Premium Lemonade instead of homemade lemonade. It gives the drink that sweet, familiar quick-service flavor. If you prefer a less sweet lemonade, use fresh lemonade and add the lavender syrup slowly so the floral flavor does not overpower the drink. I use DaVinci Gourmet Lavender Syrup. You can also add your favorite alcoholic beverage for an adult version of this drink.
For a frozen version, blend 2 cups lemonade, ¼ cup lavender syrup, and 2 cups ice until slushy. This makes it extra refreshing for a Magic Kingdom-inspired drink at home.
The ingredients for the Bayou Lavender Lemonade recipe include:
- Minute Maid Premium Lemonade
- Lavender syrup
- Lemon
Bayou Lavender Lemonade is easy to make, and it’s the best drink to make when you are missing Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. This is a simple recipe that will transport you straight to your favorite snack spot in the Disney Parks. If you want to create another iconic Disney beverage at home, check out my 50’s Prime Time Cafe PB&J Shake recipe. Enjoy!
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Bayou Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Description
Golden Oak Outpost Bayou Lavender Lemonade is an iconic Disney beverage that makes a perfect cold drink on a hot day.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add 2 Tbsp lavender syrup to 4 cups.
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Add ice to the cups, filling them about halfway.
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Add 12 oz Minute Maid Premium Lemonade.
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Slice a lemon and add 1 slice to each of the 4 cups for garnish.
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Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 245kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 53mg3%
- Potassium 22mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 68g23%
- Sugars 64g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
