Amazing Blueberry Lavender Lemonade: 1 Gorgeous Garden Drink
A beautiful homemade lemonade infused with the sweet taste of blueberries and the floral aroma of lavender, perfect for a garden party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, blueberries, and lavender buds.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water, lemon juice, and sugar to the pitcher.
- Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Ensure you use culinary-grade lavender to avoid any bitter taste.
- For a less sweet lemonade, reduce the amount of sugar.
- You can prepare the blueberry-lavender syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg