Fresh Lavender Lemonade Recipe with Berries
A refreshing and easy-to-make lavender lemonade infused with fresh berries, perfect for summer gatherings and casual sipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh lemons (about 1 cup/240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup as a substitute)
- 4 cups (950 ml) cold water
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries; frozen works too)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional garnish: fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices
Instructions
- Make the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and steep for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve, discarding lavender buds.
- Juice the lemons: While syrup cools, juice 6 medium lemons to yield about 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- Prepare the berries: In a serving pitcher, add 1 cup fresh mixed berries. Gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to release juice and aroma without crushing completely.
- Combine ingredients: Pour lavender syrup and lemon juice into the pitcher with berries. Add 3 cups cold water and stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more water, lemon juice, or syrup as needed.
- Chill and serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lavender lemonade over ice, and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Steep lavender gently to avoid bitterness; do not boil hard or steep too long. Fresh lemon juice is preferred for brightness. Muddle berries lightly to release flavor without turning into pulp. Syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week. For a fizzy version, replace some water with sparkling water at serving time. Frozen berries can be used as ice cubes to chill without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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