Blueberry Lavender Fizz Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup
• 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
• 2 cups water, divided
• Sparkling water or club soda, chilled
• Ice cubes
• Fresh lavender sprigs and blueberries, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey, dried lavender, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have burst and the mixture is fragrant—around 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the delicious juices. Discard the solids.
3. To serve, fill glasses with ice and divide the blueberry-lavender syrup among them.
4. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda, gently stirring to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and a few blueberries for an elegant and aromatic touch.

Helpful Tips and Variations

• Substitution: If lavender isn’t available, try using a mix of fresh mint and a few drops of vanilla extract to mimic the floral notes.
• Presentation: Serve in clear, tall glasses to show off the beautiful purple hue of this delightful fizz.
• Adjustments: This recipe can be scaled up easily for parties; simply double or triple the ingredients as needed.

Storage and Substitutions

• Storage: Store any leftover blueberry-lavender syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Substitutions: For a sugar-free option, replace honey with a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

Pairings and Complements

• Pair this Blueberry Lavender Fizz with light snacks like cheese platters, fresh fruit, or a medley of mixed nuts.
• It also complements desserts such as lemon bars, shortbread cookies, or blueberry muffins.