Blackberry & Basil Lavender Lemonade
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March 2, 2019
Summertime is for lemonade, right? So of course I decided to make my very own version of the refreshing citrus sip. For the past year, my boyfriend and I have been really into gardening. We both love flowers, veggies & cooking, so it’s something that just came naturally for us. Don’t get me wrong, Johnny does all the work. I just help pick the plants & seeds out at Home Depot.
Anyway, one of the first things we bought was lavender. I had the idea back then to make something with it, I just didn’t know what. But after adding basil to our little mini garden, it just came to me: lemonade sweetened with lavender simple syrup. So I gave it a shot and I loved the results. Here’s how I made two servings of my Blackberry & Basil Lavender Lemonade.
Start with the simple syrup. You’ll need:
• 3/4 cup water
• 3oz sugar
• 2 tsp dried lavender petals
Bring water & lavender to a boil. Add in sugar and stir. Take off heat and continue stirring until the sugar dissolves. Strain into a sealable storage container and set aside.
For the lemonade you’ll need:
• 2 lemons
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 5 blackberries
• 3 basil leaves
Roll lemons against a hard surface to soften. Cut in half and squeeze out juice (I used a hand held citrus juicer). Strain into a cup and muddle blackberries & basil leaves. Add water and simple syrup. Serve over ice and garnish with basil & lavender.
How simple is that?! This lemonade is seriously the best I have ever had. And if you want to add an extra kick, mix in a couple ounces of Cathead Vodka‘s Honeysuckle flavor. Umm, yes please! Next year, I plan to use lemons from our lemon tree to make this. Fingers crossed it blooms in time!
Have you ever made fresh lemonade? What’s your special ingredient?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
July 23, 2014 @ 9:28 pm
Hmmm, basil in lemonade. Sounds interesting, I’ll have to try it. I have a big plant growing right now and I was thinking what am I going to do with it all.
October 4, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
This would be perfect! 🙂
July 24, 2014 @ 8:25 pm
Yep, sounds like I’ll have to try this!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
Let me know what you think!!
July 27, 2014 @ 7:38 am
Mmmm….sounds tasty! I’ll give it a try. 🙂
October 4, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
It is so tasty! Let me know how you like it!
July 27, 2014 @ 9:28 am
OMG i love this post!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
Thank you!! It is such a delicious drink!
July 29, 2014 @ 4:11 pm
This looks so delicious ad refreshing!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
Thanks! It is!! 🙂
July 31, 2014 @ 7:11 am
This sounds so yummy and tasty ! Definitely going to try it out
October 4, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
Let me know what you think!! 🙂
August 2, 2014 @ 12:36 am
This looks delicious–pinning so I can make it in the future! Thanks for sharing!
Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
October 4, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
Yay!! Let me know how you like it when you do try it!
August 7, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
Lemonade it definitely more refreshing in the summertime! I haven’t made any in a while – but the right amount of sugar is key!
♥Emma, of It’s Emma Elise
October 4, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
It is the perfect summer drink, isn’t it? 🙂
August 8, 2014 @ 1:37 pm
I would love to try this recipe out. I’ve been making alot of cold drinks this summer. This lemonade recipe is interesting! Basil and lavender sounds good to me!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:22 pm
It is a really great combination of flavors!
October 3, 2014 @ 10:58 am
Oh, I want to drink it right now! 🙂 I have no idea about the flavor, but surely, it must be tasty!
October 4, 2014 @ 1:22 pm
It is very tasty!! Definitely give it a try!!
January 12, 2015 @ 7:15 pm
Looks so good and refreshing!