Refreshing Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
A delightful summer drink combining fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, and homemade lavender syrup for a refreshing and floral twist on classic lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 150g), preferably ripe and plump
- 6 large lemons (about 1 cup or 240ml lemon juice), room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), or adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold filtered water (950ml), divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers (or 1 tablespoon dried lavender)
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Optional: fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Lavender Syrup (10 minutes): In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (240ml) water, sugar, and lavender flowers. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the lavender. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove lavender flowers. Set aside to cool completely (about 20 minutes).
- Prepare Blueberries: Place blueberries in a large bowl or pitcher. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently crush them, releasing their juices but keeping some texture.
- Juice the Lemons: Using a citrus juicer, extract about 1 cup (240ml) lemon juice. Strain pulp and seeds for a smooth lemonade.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled lavender syrup and lemon juice to the muddled blueberries. Pour in remaining 3 cups (710ml) cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour lemonade over. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Keep heat low when simmering lavender syrup to avoid bitterness. Steep syrup off heat for best flavor. Use ripe blueberries for best taste and color. Warm lemons at room temperature or microwave briefly for more juice. Adjust sweetness gradually. Store lemonade chilled up to 2 days. Lavender syrup can be made ahead and stored up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
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