Walnut Free Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

5.0

(14)

This drink is the kind of thing that makes people stop mid-sip and ask what's in it. Fresh blueberries get blended and strained into a vivid purple purée, then combined with real-squeezed lemon juice and a honey syrup steeped with dried culinary lavender — the result is floral, fruity, and just tart enough to feel refreshing rather than sweet. The lavender honey syrup is the secret weapon here: a quick simmer and a 15-minute steep pull out that soft, aromatic quality without any bitterness. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-checking or substitution gymnastics required — just clean, beautiful ingredients from start to finish. It's easy enough to throw together on a weekday afternoon but looks stunning with a few garnishes for a brunch spread or backyard gathering. Pour it over a big glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender, and it honestly looks like something from a boutique café menu.

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Ingredients

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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