Bee of A Well Crafted Party created this recipe featuring Oregon blackberries and edible flowers to make a deliciously sweet no-proof Blackberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail. Bonus – add gin or vodka for an easy cocktail adaptation of the base recipe.
Recipe by Bee Talmadge awellcraftedparty.com
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup water
3 heads of fresh lavender
16 oz frozen blackberries
1 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup water
1 Cup of lavender simple syrup
1 Cup of blackberry simple syrup
Freshly squeezed juice of 12 lemons
4 Cups water
Blackberries and lemon slices for garnish
Gin or Vodka (Optional)
Lavender Simple Syrup Steps
Step 1
In a small heavy bottom saucepan place all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 2
Cook for about 5 minutes and take off the heat. I let mine sit for 10 minutes to cool a bit and allow the flavor to meld a bit more.
Step 3
Strain, reserving the liquid.
Blackberry Simple Syrup Steps
Step 1
Put all ingredients in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir frequently so that sugar doesn’t burn.
Step 2
Cook until the blackberries are cooked down and the sugar is dissolved. About 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
Strain, reserving the liquid.
Blackberry Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Steps
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and chill.
Step 2
To create a tasty (and easy) cocktail with this mixture add in your favorite gin or vodka. This makes an easy summer cocktail for those who wish to imbibe.