1 c. water
3" stick cinnamon
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
3 tbsp. fresh lavender or 1 tbsp. dried lavender
6 oz. can frozen limeade concentrate
2 c. bottled purple grape juice
1 lime, sliced
Ice cubes
1 liter bottle seltzer or ginger ale
Ribbon tied bouquet of lavender

In covered 1 quart saucepan, heat water, cinnamon stick and cloves to boiling. Simmer spice mixture over low heat 5 minutes; remove from heat. Add lavender flower. Cover and let stand 10 minutes to steep. Strain into a container or bowl. Discard the particles. Stir in frozen limeade concentrate into the brew until melted and add grape juice; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour into large pitcher, add lime slices and ice. Tie bouquet of flowers to handle of pitcher if desired. Fill pitcher with seltzer and serve immediately. Makes about 1/2 gallon.