Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade, combining the tartness of lemons with sweet blueberries and aromatic lavender.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- Fine-mesh sieve
- large pitcher
- measuring cups
- Juicer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries Provides natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender Adds a unique floral note.
- 1 cup Water (for lavender infusion) Used to steep the lavender.
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice About 4-6 lemons needed.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the lemonade.
- 4 cups Cold water Dilutes the mixture for a refreshing drink.
- Ice cubes Ice Essential for serving.
- Fresh blueberries and lemon slices Garnish For a beautiful presentation.
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender. Let steep for about 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender infusion through a fine mesh sieve and set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries with 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the blueberries break down.
- Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible.
- In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry juice, lavender infusion, and 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.
Notes
This Blueberry Lavender Lemonade is perfect for summer gatherings and can be customized with alternative sweeteners or sparkling water.