A Lemon Blueberry Lavender Cocktail is a sophisticated, fruity, citrusy, libation with an aromatic floral note from the lavender simple syrup.
This is a take on a mind-blowing drink that I was obsessed with during my years in Houston. This little dive bar made the BEST craft cocktails and I frequented the bar with my girlfriends at least once a week.
WHAT DO I NEED FOR THIS COCKTAIL?
The best part of making craft cocktails at home is that you can tailor the ingredients to meet your tastes or what you have on hand.
The biggest step for this recipe is making the lavender simple syrup. It’s such an easy thing to make and keep in your refrigerator. You’ll find yourself stirring it into cocktails, iced tea, or coffee.
You’ll need granulated, sugar, water, and dried lavender. If you like just a hint of lavender flavor, steep the lavender leaves for 30 minutes. Allow it to steep longer (up to 2 hours) for a stronger flavor.
You will also need blueberries, lemons, and blueberry vodka. Don’t have or don’t want to buy flavored vodka? Plain vodka is perfectly fine.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY LAVENDER COCKTAIL
This fruity, sophisticated drink has an aromatic note from the muddled lavender. A Lemon Blueberry Lavender Cocktail will be your girl’s night go-to cocktail.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Starters - Cocktails
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
For the lavender simple syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender leaves
For the cocktail:
- 10 fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
- 1-ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1-ounce lavender simple syrup
- 2-ounces blueberry vodka
- Ice
- Lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Make the lavender simple syrup.
In a small saucepan over high heat, whisk together the water and sugar until completely dissolved and the mixture turns clear.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
Crush the lavender leaves between your palms and add them to the syrup.
Stir and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
Strain the lavender simple syrup into a container with a tight-fitting lid. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Make the cocktail.
In a cocktail shaker or tall glass, muddle the blueberries until they are liquified.
Pour in lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and blueberry vodka.
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
Strain the mixture into a fine-mesh strainer over a highball glass that is filled with ice and a couple of fresh blueberries.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh lavender.
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