Refreshing Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Mocktail
A delightful and refreshing non-alcoholic drink combining the floral notes of lavender with tart lemon and sweet blueberries. Perfect for summer and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 150 g)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons or 120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup (60 ml)
- 3 cups cold water (720 ml), divided between hot water for steeping and cold water for diluting
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional garnish: fresh blueberries and lemon slices
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof container and set aside to cool.
- Place 1 cup fresh blueberries into a large pitcher. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release juices without over-mashing.
- Add 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Once the lavender infusion has cooled to room temperature, add it to the pitcher. Then add 2 cups cold water to dilute. Stir gently to mix all flavors.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or pour into individual glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.
- Optional: For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
Notes
Do not steep lavender for longer than 10 minutes to avoid bitterness and soapy flavor. Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness. Gently muddle blueberries to preserve texture. Chill ingredients beforehand for a colder drink. Add sparkling water last to maintain fizz. Best consumed within 24 hours for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 16
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: blueberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, floral drink