Refreshing Blueberry Basil Lemon Lavender Mocktail Recipe
Summer’s golden rays invite a refreshing blueberry basil lemon lavender mocktail that dances with unexpected flavors.
Fragrant herbs mingle with sweet berries, creating a vibrant liquid symphony.
Wild botanicals whisper complex notes across your palate, challenging traditional drink expectations.
Crisp and cool, this mocktail promises an adventure in every sip.
Delicate lavender weaves through bright citrus undertones, surprising and delighting your senses.
Crafted with care, this non-alcoholic elixir brings sophisticated pleasure to any gathering.
Let you explore a drink that transforms simple ingredients into liquid poetry.
FAQs
The mocktail combines the sweetness of blueberries, the herbal notes of basil, the brightness of lemon, and the floral essence of lavender for a complex and refreshing drink.
You can prepare the lavender simple syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. However, it’s best to muddle the fresh ingredients and mix the mocktail just before serving to maintain optimal flavor and freshness.
Absolutely! This is a non-alcoholic beverage that everyone can enjoy, making it perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or any social event where you want a sophisticated and delicious drink.
You’ll need a saucepan for the syrup, a pitcher, a muddler (or the back of a wooden spoon), and glasses. A strainer is helpful for removing lavender buds from the syrup.
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Step 1: Brew Lavender Infused Syrup
Start by grabbing a small saucepan and combine these ingredients:Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring gently until sugar dissolves completely.
Once sugar melts, remove from heat and let the blend cool naturally.
The lavender will release its delicate floral essence during this resting period.
After cooling, strain out the lavender buds and transfer the syrup to a clean container.
Step 2: Crush and Blend Fresh Ingredients
Gather these delightful components:In a medium pitcher, gently muddle blueberries and basil to release their vibrant flavors.
Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
Toss in ice cubes, then pour lavender syrup and soda water.
Stir everything until ingredients become beautifully integrated.
Step 3: Craft and Decorate Mocktail
Select elegant glasses and fill with fresh ice.
Carefully pour the mocktail into each glass.
Enhance the visual appeal by garnishing with:Serve immediately and relish this botanical beverage.
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Blueberry Basil Lemon Lavender Mocktail Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Blueberry basil lemon lavender mocktail delivers a refreshing symphony of garden-kissed flavors that dance across your palate. Delicate herbal notes blend with sweet-tart brightness, creating a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Fruits and Fresh Herbs:
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, muddled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup (approximately the juice of 2 lemons) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (food grade) lavender buds
- 3/4 cup lavender simple syrup
Liquids and Ice:
- 1 1/2 cups soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant lavender-infused syrup by dissolving sugar in water over gentle heat, then introducing lavender buds and allowing the mixture to steep and cool naturally.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, ensuring a pure, aromatic liquid free from herb fragments.
- Select ripe, plump blueberries and crush them gently in a pitcher to release their deep, sweet essence.
- Finely chop fresh basil leaves, releasing their vibrant, herbaceous oils directly into the crushed blueberries.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the fruit mixture, creating a bright, tangy base for the mocktail.
- Add chilled ice cubes to the pitcher, creating a refreshing environment for the drink.
- Pour the prepared lavender syrup and crisp soda water over the fruit and herb blend.
- Stir the ingredients with a long spoon, ensuring complete integration of flavors and temperatures.
- Fill serving glasses with additional ice to maintain the drink’s coolness.
- Carefully pour the mocktail into prepared glasses, preserving the layered ingredients.
- Embellish each glass with whole blueberries, delicate lemon slices, and aromatic basil leaves for visual appeal and additional flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately to capture the drink’s peak freshness and vibrant character.
Notes
- Elevate the lavender simple syrup by gently heating to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth and fragrant base for your mocktail.
- Adjust sweetness levels by gradually adding lavender syrup, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect balance of floral and fruity notes.
- Consider using fresh, organic blueberries and basil for maximum flavor intensity and vibrant color in your mocktail.
- Transform this mocktail into a vegan-friendly option by verifying the sugar’s processing method and using plant-based ingredients throughout the recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Katherine Pierce
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Boston University Metropolitan College
Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts
Focus: French and international cuisine techniques, Hands-on culinary training with industry professionals, Food industry insights and operations
Katherine grew up believing every dish has a story. She studied the art of food at Boston University and explored the history behind it. She loves pulling easy recipes from every corner of the world and putting them at your fingertips.
When Katherine’s not writing or testing new flavors, she’s teaching cooking classes, baking colorful mooncakes, or dreaming up new ways to mix old favorites with new twists.