Ingredients
Lavender Syrup
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or thawed)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender buds (food grade)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons water
Mocktail
- 1 ounce lavender syrup (prepared as above or store-bought)
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 cup ginger kombucha (or alternative)
- Ice, for filling the glass
- Lavender and dehydrated citrus slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Lavender Syrup: Add blueberries, dried lavender buds, honey, and water to a saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until the blueberries soften and burst, then mash them with a fork to release their juices and blend the flavors.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice and flavors. Discard the solids and place the syrup in the fridge to cool completely.
- Assemble the Mocktail: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add 1 ounce of the cooled lavender syrup, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 cup of ginger kombucha. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish your mocktail with a sprig of lavender and dehydrated citrus slices for an elegant presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing floral beverage.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed blueberries to ensure easier bursting and better flavor extraction for the syrup.
- If using store-bought lavender syrup, adjust the amount to taste as sweetness and intensity may vary.
- If ginger kombucha is unavailable, sparkling water or ginger ale can be substituted for similar fizz and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian