This Blueberry Lavender Mocktail has been by go-to summer drink every blueberry season! It’s actually a blueberry lavender lemonade, so it definitely has some summer vibes to it! I also made a similar drink for a friend’s baby shower a couple years ago, and everyone loved it!
You will need to make simple syrup for this drink. If you don’t know how, check out my rosemary simple syrup recipe. Instead of fresh rosemary, add 2 Tbsp of dried culinary lavender.
What you’ll need to make this blueberry lavender mocktail
You’ll need the following to make this drink:
- Lavender simple syrup: you can find a recipe for simple syrup here. It’s a rosemary simple syrup, so replace the rosemary with 2 Tbsp of dried culinary lavender (I got mine from Bulk Barn). You want your syrup to be cool, or at least room temperature. So I suggest making your simple syrup at least a couple hours before you need it.
- Lemon juice: freshly squeezed is preferred. This drink has lemonade vibes, so the lemon juice is important.
- Sparking water: this adds some bubbles to the drink. If you don’t need to make it a mocktail, you can replace with champagne or sparkling wine. But keep it neutral flavoured, since you want the flavour of the blueberries and lavender to shine.
- Fresh blueberries: blueberry season is at the end of July and into early August in Ontario. We have some blueberry plants on our property and I’m always looking for creative ways to use the ones that aren’t great for eating. The blueberries in this drink get muddled (or smashed with a fork) to release their colour and flavour.
Substitutions
- Make it a cocktail: if you’d prefer to make this a cocktail, simply replace the sparking water with Prosecco or another sparking wine. Or you could add vodka or gin.
Blueberry Lavender Mocktail FAQs
It’s a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with fresh blueberries, lavender simple syrup, lemon juice and sparkling water. It’s perfect for summer parties, baby showers, or brunch.
You can make the simple syrup in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Assemble the mocktail fresh before serving.
Absolutely! To make it a cocktail, add 1–1.5 oz of vodka, gin, or prosecco per serving. Lavender pairs especially well with gin.
Try fresh blueberries, a lemon wheel, or a sprig of fresh lavender or mint for a beautiful presentation.
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will last up to 2 weeks.
Blueberry Lavender Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz fresh blueberries
- 2 oz lavender simple syrup
- ½ cup sparkling water
Instructions
- In a small bowl or container, muddle (gently crushing) the blueberries. This will remove the juices from them. Use a muddler, pestle, or fork. Then strain to remove any blueberry skins. You'll need 2oz of juice for one (1) drink.
- Add lemon juice, muddled blueberry juice and lavender simple syrup to a mason jar or shaker. Shake well to combine.
- Pour into an ice filled glass and top with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve with a lemon wheel, fresh blueberries or a sprig of lavender. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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I love this recipe! Made it for friends that I hosted, and it was delicious. Everyone loved it. Now a staple mocktail recipe for me.
That’s so great to hear! I’m really glad you and your friends enjoyed!