Paleo Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
This drink is the kind of thing you'd sip on a slow summer afternoon and immediately want to make again. It layers three distinct flavors — tart fresh lemon, sweet floral lavender, and bright blueberry — into something that tastes genuinely special without requiring much effort. The sweetness comes entirely from honey, which means no refined sugar or processed syrups, just a naturally made lavender honey syrup that steeps right on the stovetop. Blueberries get blended and strained into a silky purée that gives the lemonade its gorgeous deep purple hue and a subtle berry depth. Everything gets combined in a single pitcher, so the process is as relaxed as the drink itself. It's easy to adjust to your taste — a little more lemon for brightness, a touch more honey if you want it sweeter — which makes it feel personal every time you pour a glass.
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4 servings
For the lavender honey syrup
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
For the blueberry purée
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh blueberries, for serving (optional)
- fresh lavender sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, 1/3 cup water, and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and faintly floral.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the lavender gently to extract the liquid. Discard the spent lavender. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
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