Refreshing Frozen Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Slushie
A cool and refreshing summer drink combining the sweet-tart punch of blueberries, bright lemon zing, and a subtle floral hint of lavender in an icy slushie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (or honey/agave for natural sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender (culinary-grade)
- 2 cups (300 g) frozen blueberries
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold water
- 2 cups (about 300 g) ice cubes
- Optional: fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice with 2 cups cold water in a pitcher.
- Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and stir until mostly dissolved.
- Add 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender to the lemonade mixture, cover and steep at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender buds using a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract flavor.
- In a blender, add 2 cups frozen blueberries, the lavender-infused lemonade, and 2 cups ice cubes.
- Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth and slush-like. Add a splash of cold water if too thick and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or honey and pulse briefly.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with fresh lavender sprigs or blueberries.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness. Steep lavender for exactly 15 minutes for best flavor. Use frozen blueberries for optimal slushie texture. If too thick, add a splash of cold water and blend again. Prepare lavender lemonade base up to a day ahead and blend with frozen blueberries and ice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: blueberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, summer drink, frozen slushie, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, floral drink