Lavender Blackberry Limeade Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing mocktail mixes blackberry and lime with the floral notes of lavender. I focus on simple tools, fresh ingredients, and clear steps to make it easy for anyone to prepare at home.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium saucepan
- Blender or muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Pitcher
- Stirring spoon
- Serving glasses
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4–5 limes
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Extra blackberries and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine blackberries, sugar, water, and lavender in a saucepan. Heat on medium and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, mashing the berries to release juice.
- Turn off heat and let the mixture steep for another 10 minutes.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Press to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard solids.
- Add lime juice and cold water to the strained syrup. Stir until mixed.
- Fill glasses with ice. Pour mocktail over ice and garnish with berries and lime slices.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
If I can’t find dried lavender, I leave it out or use a lavender syrup instead. I usually adjust the sugar and lime juice to my own taste—less sugar if I want it tarter, or more lime for extra zing.
I sometimes make the blackberry-lavender syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge for a few days. For parties, I double the recipe.
For a bubbly version, I swap some cold water with club soda right before serving. Always use food-grade lavender since not all types are meant to be eaten.