Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
A refreshing floral lemonade infused with fresh blueberries and lavender, creating a sophisticated and colorful summer beverage.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh lemons, juiced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup honey (or agave for vegan option)
- 4 cups water
- as needed ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
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1
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of 4 cups water to a simmer and remove from heat.
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Add 2 tsp dried culinary lavender to the hot water and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
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3
In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh blueberries with 1/2 cup of water and blend until smooth.
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4
Strain the blueberry purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice.
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In a large pitcher, combine the lavender-infused water, blueberry purée, juice from 6 juiced fresh lemons, 1/2 cup honey (or agave for vegan option), and the remaining water.
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Stir well until the honey is completely dissolved.
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Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
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Serve over as needed ice cubes garnished with 4 lemon slices (for garnish) and 4 fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish).