This Lavender Blueberry Lemonade is the most refreshing drink. The tartness of the lemons paired with the fresh lavender flavor creates the perfect balance that everyone will love. If you're looking for new drink ideas with a hint of floral flavor, you've just discovered the most wonderful drink! It's a great summer drink idea for parties or just relaxing on a hot afternoon.
I make this blueberry lavender lemonade every blueberry season, but I'm always super excited to take just a few minutes of time to make it on a hot summer day. It has the most gorgeous color, and lavender drinks are very refreshing with their natural herbal flavor.
If you're worried that the floral notes are going to be too strong, don't stress. The recipe was made so there is just the right amount of lavender for each sip.
Be sure to try this Lavender Lemonade and this Honey Lavender Syrup for two other delicious lavender flavors.
Ingredients
- Boiling water - Heat it up on the stove until it is boiling.
- Lavender sprig - Make sure that it's fresh, and use culinary lavender that hasn't been treated with pesticides.
- Sugar - For sweetness.
- Fresh lemon juice - Freshly squeezed is the best!
- Blueberry puree - You can make your own blueberry mixture using fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries.
- Ice cubes - To get the lemonade super cold.
- Frozen blueberries - Needed for the homemade puree. Fresh blueberries work too.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Lavender Blueberry Lemonade
Step One: Add the boiling hot water, lavender sprig, and sugar into a measuring cup or mason jar. Be sure both are heat-safe. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Let the lavender steep for a few minutes, then remove the sprig. Add the lemon juice. Stir in the puree. Add the ice, and stir. Add cold water if needed.
Step Two: Pour into two glasses, and garnish. I like adding a few extra blueberries and a lemon slice to each glass.
Top Tip
To make the blueberry puree, thaw the berries in the microwave or leave them out at room temperature for an hour. Blend in a blender.
Optional: Press through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. For a smoother lemonade, I recommend straining the puree. If you don't mind a little texture from the blueberries, you can skip that step.
Substitutions
- Maple syrup - If you don't want to add sugar for sweetness, you can use syrup or even honey.
- Fresh Blueberries - You can use fresh blueberries instead of frozen. Just blend them into a puree before adding them to the lemonade.
Variations
- Simple syrup - If you want to add a lavender simple syrup or even other flavors, go for it. Syrups are a super easy way to change up the flavor.
- Cocktail - Turn this into the perfect cocktail by adding vodka or another type of alcohol.
- Garnish - Lemon wedges are my garnish of choice, but you can always add lime, sugar, or even a super cute little umbrella. Fresh mint leaves are another pretty addition.
- Sparkling Lemonade - Replace some of the cold water with sparkling water for a fizzy version. Add it just before serving so it stays bubbly.
See this Blueberry Mocktail for a fun and delicious drink.
Equipment
To make this fresh lemonade drink, you'll need a small saucepan, a measuring cup, a spoon to stir, and a fine-mesh strainer. A blender is also helpful for making the blueberry puree. If you're doubling the recipe, use a large pitcher for mixing and serving.
Storage
Once this drink is made, I recommend drinking it right away. It's best served fresh over ice, but you can make the lemonade ahead of time if needed.
Store it without ice in a covered pitcher or container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Give it a good stir before serving since the blueberry puree may settle at the bottom. Add fresh ice when you're ready to drink it.
You can, however, freeze a little bit of the drink in ice cube trays to have later. That way, when you're enjoying another sipper, you can pop in a few blueberry lavender ice cubes for a fun look and taste.
Common Questions
Nope, not at all. You can make this delicious lemonade drink without it, and it will still be super good. You'll have a refreshing blueberry lemonade without the floral flavor.
I don't see why not! There is no alcohol added, making it a kid-friendly option. If they like blueberries, they'll like this! Just make sure you're using food-grade lavender and not lavender meant for decorating or fragrance.
Absolutely. You can easily double or triple the recipe and put it into a pitcher for serving at a party. This would be super cute and delicious for a birthday party, baby shower, or a sipper during a pool day. Just keep in mind that if you do make a larger batch, it's best to wait until you are serving it to add the ice cubes. That way, they don't melt a ton and water down the rest of the drink.
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📖 Recipe
Lavender Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 oz boiling water
- 1 sprig lavender 4 inch
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz blueberry puree
- 3 cups ice cubes
Blueberry Puree
- 2 cups frozen blueberries thawed
Instructions
- Combine the boiling water, lavender, and sugar in a heat-safe measuring cup or quart-sized mason jar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour in the lemon juice. Stir in the blueberry puree.
- Add ice to fill. Stir. Add cold water if needed.
- Divide between two glasses. Serve with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of lavender.
Blueberry Puree
- Thaw the berries in the microwave or by leaving out at room temperature for an hour. Blend in a blender.
- Optional: press through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
Nutrition
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