Description

A refreshing summer drink combining bright lemon, sweet blueberries, and floral lavender. This sophisticated yet easy-to-make lemonade is perfect for hot days and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (300g) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons (6g) dried culinary lavender
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) water
6–8 medium lemons (yielding approx. 1 cup juice)
4–6 cups (1–1.5 liters) ice water
1–2 cups (240-480ml) sparkling water (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, water, and dried lavender. Stir to combine.
Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until berries burst and mixture turns deep purple.
Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes to infuse flavor without becoming bitter.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on berries to extract juice but discarding solids and lavender buds. Let syrup cool to room temperature.
While syrup cools, roll lemons on counter to soften, then juice them to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds.
In a large pitcher, combine cooled blueberry lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice.
Add 4 cups of ice water and stir. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or water as needed.
Serve over ice. Add sparkling water just before serving if desired. Garnish with fresh blueberries, mint, or lemon wheels.

Notes

Do not over-steep the lavender as it can taste soapy. Ensure the syrup is completely cool before mixing with ice water to prevent dilution. The syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge. For a low-sugar version, substitute with honey or agave nectar.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 80
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 5
Carbohydrates: 20

Keywords: blueberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, non-alcoholic cocktail, gluten-free drink