This Blueberry Lavender Lemonade is loaded with flavor and is so simple to make. The fresh sweetness of the blueberries combined with the tartness of the fresh lemon juice and the right amount honey is oh so delicious. There is nothing better than fresh lemonade on a hot summer day! I love batch making this simple syrup so I have some on hand all summer long.
If you are like me, you love a good mocktail! Mocktails are my love language. Since I have up alcohol years ago I love having a bunch of fun mocktail recipes to drink on hand. A few of my favorites are my Tart Cherry Mocktail, The Best Watermelon Mocktail, Pineapple Margarita Mocktails, Blood Orange Mojitos, Blackberry Mojito Mocktails, and my Easy Strawberry Mocktails.
Why I Love This Recipe
- You can batch make it so you can easily whip up a batch of fruity lemonade at anytime!
- This is truly the most refreshing drink and has the most gorgeous color, the drink within itself will be statement on your kitchen table!
- This drink is so refreshing on a hot day.
- You can make this recipe into the perfect cocktail by adding vodka or a splash of gin.
- Unlike most classic lemonade recipes this recipe is made with honey and does not contain any refined sugar.
- This lavender blueberry lemonade can be made in advance so you are not rushing the day of if you are hosting!
Recipe Ingredients For The Syrup
- Culinary grade lavender– Make sure it is culinary grade! Do not use any kind of lavender, I would not use lavender that you find in your yard. It must be culinary lavender.
- Fresh blueberries-Make sure they are washed!
- Honey-To make the simple syrup.
Recipe Ingredients For The Lemonade
- Filtered water-For the lemonade.
- Fresh lemons-For the lemonade.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Garnishes-I love using lemon wedges, pieces of fresh fruit, fresh lavender, a lemon peel, or the lavender petals.
- Lavender syrup-If you have extra culinary grade lavender and love the lavender flavor, you can make lavender syrup with honey and filtered water.
- Club soda-If you want to make this a sparkling lemonade, you can add in some club soda when you are ready to serve.
- Alcohol-If you want this drink spiked, you can add in your favorite alcohol to make it into a cocktail.
This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!
How To Make
Recipe Tips
- Tip #1: Allow the syrup to completely cool prior to straining it. This will allow the flavor of the simple syrup to really soak in.
- Tip #2: If you are adding in club soda, wait to add in the club soda prior to serving so it is not flat.
Recipe FAQs
In North America, blueberry season is April to late September. This time of year blueberries are the best tasting, however you can buy them any time of the year.
I love having this drink for girl luncheons and showers. It goes great with fun little breakfast and finger foods like my Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffins, my Spinach Mushroom Frittata, Gluten Free Biscuits, and my Gluten Free Pasta Salad.
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Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Equipment
- large saucepan
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 4 cups water
For the lemonade:
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1 cup lemon juice If you like your drink more lemony, you can add more lemons.
- 2 cups blueberry lavender simple syrup
Instructions
- Combined the blueberries, lavender, honey and water into a sauce pan on medium heat. Stir together and let the blueberries cook down for 10 minutes. Mash them up and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- Allow the syrup to cool then use a mesh sleeve and strain the syrup.
- Add the lemon juice, water, and simple syrup into a pitcher and well mix. Serve cold.
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