Refresh your summer drink menu with this elegant twist on classic lemonade. This cocktail brings together the sweet tartness of blueberries, the calming aroma of lavender, and a splash of your favorite vodka or gin. The recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and serves 4-6 people.

The purple-blue color makes this drink perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, or any warm afternoon gathering. The mix of fresh berries and floral notes creates a drink that tastes as good as it looks.

This recipe works well with either fresh or frozen blueberries. You can also adjust the sweetness to match your taste. Make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days.

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing cocktail mixes sweet blueberries with fragrant lavender and tart lemonade for a perfect summer drink.

John

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Lavender Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

For Each Cocktail:

2 oz vodka
1 oz lavender syrup
3 oz fresh lemonade
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Ice cubes
Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Make the lavender syrup first.

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Then, add dried lavender and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.

After that, strain the syrup into a mason jar and refrigerate.
Add blueberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle until broken down.
Then, pour in vodka, lavender syrup, and lemonade.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds.
Finally, strain the mixture into ice-filled glasses.
Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lavender sprig.

Notes

The lavender syrup keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. Frozen berries can work but may water down the drink.

For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and add sparkling water.

Make sure to use culinary lavender – ornamental varieties can taste soapy.

The recipe makes enough syrup for 8-10 cocktails.

Tasting Notes

The Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail offers a bright, refreshing blend of sweet and floral notes. The first sip brings forward the tart lemon, followed by the natural sweetness of ripe blueberries.

Lavender adds a gentle, aromatic touch that doesn’t overpower the drink. The herbal notes complement both the fruit flavors and the spirit base perfectly.

The drink has a smooth texture with a light purple-blue color. Fresh blueberries and lavender sprigs make the presentation eye-catching and inviting.

Key Flavor Notes:

Fresh lemon zest and juice
Sweet, ripe blueberries
Light floral lavender
Clean spirit finish

The cocktail maintains a good balance between sweet and sour. Ice helps mellow the flavors while keeping the drink crisp and cool.

A subtle botanical fragrance rises from the glass. The aroma creates an extra layer of enjoyment before the first taste.

The finish is clean and bright, with lingering notes of blueberry and lavender. Each sip stays consistent from start to finish.

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Substitute

You can swap ingredients in this cocktail to match what you have on hand. Replace blueberries with blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries for a different fruit flavor.

Fresh lavender can be replaced with dried culinary lavender. Use 1/2 teaspoon of dried lavender for every tablespoon of fresh lavender buds.

For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and add extra lemonade or sparkling water. You can also use club soda or tonic water.

Want it sweeter? Trade regular simple syrup for the lavender syrup. For less sugar, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste.

No fresh lemons? Store-bought lemonade works in a pinch. Just reduce or skip the simple syrup since premade lemonade contains sugar.

Pro tip: If using frozen berries instead of fresh ones, let them thaw slightly before muddling. This helps release more juice and flavor.

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Recipe