Blueberry Basil Lemon Lavender Mocktail
A refreshing summer mocktail featuring blueberries, basil, and lavender for a vibrant and aromatic experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¾ cup Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1½ cups Soda Water
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Make the Lavender Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and ½ cup of lavender buds. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain the syrup into a clean jar and let it cool.
- Muddle the Blueberries and Basil: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the blueberries and chopped basil. Gently press to release their flavors.
- Add Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup: Pour in the lemon juice and lavender syrup, mixing well.
- Combine with Soda Water: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes, pour the mixture over the ice, and top with soda water. Gently stir.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a sprig of basil and whole blueberries. Enjoy!
Notes
For variations, try adding jalapeño for spice or mixing in other berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, summer drink, blueberry, basil, lavender