Fresh Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
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Perfect for a hot summer day, this blueberry lavender lemonade recipe is full of sweet fresh blueberries, fresh squeezed lemon juice and homemade lavender syrup. It’s the ideal mix of sweet and tart, and a crowd pleasing pitcher drink to serve at your next summer party.
Fresh lemonade is the quintessential summer drink. With Michigan blueberry season falling right in the middle of summer, I love creating a fresh twist on classic homemade lemonade with this blueberry lavender version.
After testing this on my family and girlfriends (it’s perfect for a summer girl’s night!), I took a pitcher of it to a neighborhood summer party that was mostly adults and their teenage boys. After about 10 minutes someone asked if I had more lemonade. That someone was one of the teenagers. Turns out the boys LOVED this recipe and had gotten to it before the adults, resulting in an empty pitcher. Thankfully I was close to home and could easily whip up another pitcherful.
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade has just the right amount of lavender flavor, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and sweet juicy blueberries to create a wonderful drink for summertime. Make it your signature drink for backyard barbecues and family parties.
Looking for blueberry cocktails or lavender cocktails? Try my Lavender Lemon Drop Martini, Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini, or Blueberry Lavender Gin Cocktail.
Ingredients
- Fresh blueberries – Fresh berries work best, but you can use frozen blueberries in place of the fresh berries. Let the berries thaw first and add both the blueberries and any juice created from thawing them to the blender when making this recipe.
- Fresh lemon juice – Squeeze fresh lemons (about 1 lemon per ounce of juice) or buy high quality bottled lemon juice. Go for a quality brand like Real Lemon. It costs more than store-brand lemon juice or what comes in a plastic lemon-shaped bottle, but will be worth the price for the fresher taste.
- Lavender simple syrup – Easily made at home, lavender syrup only requires three ingredients. Get the recipe over on my lavender simple syrup page.
- Water – Filtered tap water, club soda, or plain sparkling water all work great in this recipe.
How To Make Blueberry Lavender Lemonade (Step by Step)
Place the blueberries and lemon juice in a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
Combine blueberry mixture, lavender syrup, and water in a large pitcher. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Pour into tall glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh blueberries and/or lemon wedges.
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 ½ cups lavender simple syrup
- 4 cups water, sparkling water, or club soda
Instructions
- Place the blueberries and lemon juice in a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth.1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 cup lemon juice
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
- Combine blueberry mixture, lavender syrup, and water in a large pitcher.1 ½ cups lavender simple syrup, 4 cups water
- Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To Serve
- Pour into tall glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries, and/or lemon slices.
Notes
Make Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
Made with water, white sugar, and dried culinary grade lavender, Lavender Syrup is easily made at home in 5 minutes. Get all the instructions and tips over on my Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe page.
Make this Lemonade Recipe by the Glass
In a small bowl, muddle ¼ cup blueberries and 1 ounce fresh lemon juice until blueberries are completely crushed. Strain the mixture into a tall, highball glass or large rocks glass. Add 1.5 ounces of lavender syrup and 5 ounces of water, sparkling water, or club soda. Stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass. Sip and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
If you don’t mind – or want – pieces of blueberries in your drinks, you can skip straining the blueberry/lemon juice mixture.
Feel free to use frozen blueberries instead of the fresh ones, just thaw them first before blending.
Consider how you’re using dried lavender to garnish your drink. A small sprig clipped to the outside of a serving glass is cute. Dried lavender buds sprinkled all over the top of a glass will get into your mouth as you sip, leading to a bad drink experience.
Can I Make Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Ahead of Time?
Yes! Follow the instructions for the lemonade, then cover your pitcher and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Don’t add ice cubes to the pitcher. Instead, add them to each glass as you serve the lemonade. Adding them to the pitcher leaves the ice cubes to melt and dilute your homemade lemonade. When you’re ready to serve, give the lemonade a good stir before pouring over ice.
What To Serve With Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Crisp, refreshing lemonade is best when served with a creamy, rich snack like smoked salmon dip, whipped feta bruschetta with sun dried tomatoes, or three cheese artichoke dip.
Looking for More Drinks by the Pitcher?
Serving pitchers full of delicious drinks keeps your guests happy and you out of the kitchen and enjoying your party. Try my Mixed Berry Lemonade, Homemade Raspberry Lemonade, Pomegranate Lemonade, Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea, Strawberry Basil Lemonade, or Ginger Peach Iced Tea.
