Pecan Free Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
This is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh blueberries get blended and strained into a silky purée, then combined with real squeezed lemon juice and a homemade lavender honey syrup that's gently steeped and fragrant — no artificial flavors or mystery additives in sight. The result is a gorgeous, deep-violet lemonade with a floral note that's subtle rather than soapy, balanced by bright citrus and natural sweetness from the honey. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. You can easily adjust the tartness or sweetness at the end to suit your crowd, which makes it a great option for entertaining. Garnished with lemon slices, fresh blueberries, and a sprig of lavender, it's almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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