Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Non-Alcoholic, Naturally Sweetened, Perfect for Summer
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 12 minutes mins
Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp culinary-grade dried lavender
- 1 strip lemon zest
Blueberry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Lemonade
- 1¼ cups fresh lemon juice 6–8 lemons
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice
- Garnishes: blueberries lemon slices, lavender sprigs
Lavender Syrup
Combine water, sugar, lavender, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
Simmer over medium-low until sugar dissolves (5–7 mins). Do not boil.
Remove from heat, cover, and steep 8 mins.
Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve. Cool completely.
Blueberry Syrup
In a saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice.
Mash berries and simmer 10 mins.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cool.
Assemble Lemonade
Mix lemon juice, water, ½ cup lavender syrup, and ½ cup blueberry syrup in a pitcher.
Taste and adjust sweetness/tartness.
Muddle fresh blueberries in glasses, add ice, pour lemonade, and top with a drizzle of blueberry syrup.
Garnish and serve.