Description
A refreshing Blueberry Lavender Lemonade combining the natural sweetness of blueberries, the floral hint of dried lavender, and the bright tartness of fresh lemon juice, perfect for a relaxing summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 tbsp dried lavender
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup additional blueberries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, water, and dried lavender in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir together and let the blueberries cook down for about 8-10 minutes. Mash the blueberries gently and continue to cook for another 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the syrup into a heat-safe bowl, pressing the blueberry mixture to extract as much juice as possible.
- Pour the strained syrup back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat to slightly thicken. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled blueberry lavender syrup with the fresh lemon juice and filtered water. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Add the additional blueberries and fresh mint to the pitcher for garnish. Place the lemonade in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the drink to chill.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg