Description
Quench your thirst this summer with our delightful Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. This vibrant drink combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries with the floral notes of lavender and the zesty brightness of lemons. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon, this refreshing beverage is sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary-grade lavender buds
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Add dried lavender buds and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mash 1 cup of fresh blueberries until chunky.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lavender infusion, mashed blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir again. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra blueberries or a sprig of lavender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg