Refreshing Blackberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail
A refreshing and floral blackberry lavender lemonade cocktail made with homemade honey syrup, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blackberries
- 4 large lemons (about 1 cup or 240ml fresh lemon juice)
- ½ cup (120ml) honey (preferably raw local honey)
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade)
- 2 cups (480ml) club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1.5 oz (45ml) gin or vodka per serving
- Fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Honey Lavender Syrup (10 minutes): In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup (120ml) water, ½ cup (120ml) honey, and 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until honey dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow lavender to infuse.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove from heat and pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl or jar, pressing gently on the lavender to extract flavor. Let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Blackberries: Place 1 cup (150g) fresh blackberries in a bowl. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently crush the berries to release their juice but don’t pulverize them completely—some texture adds character.
- Juice the Lemons: Using a citrus juicer, squeeze the juice from 4 large lemons until you have about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
- Combine Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice, cooled honey lavender syrup, and muddled blackberries along with their juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, add 2 cups (480ml) club soda or sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir lightly to keep the fizz.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with plenty of ice cubes, pour the blackberry lavender lemonade cocktail, and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices.
- Optional Cocktail Version: For an adult twist, add 1.5 oz (45ml) gin or vodka per glass before topping with sparkling water. Stir gently.
Notes
Do not overboil the syrup to avoid caramelizing the honey. Use food-grade culinary lavender to prevent bitterness. Muddle blackberries gently to avoid bitterness from seeds. Strain thoroughly for a smooth cocktail. Chill ingredients for best results. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey syrup or lemon juice as needed. Honey lavender syrup can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to one week. For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup. Frozen blackberries can be used after thawing and draining excess juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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