# What You'll Need:
→ Blackberry Lavender Syrup
01 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
→ Lemonade Base
05 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
06 - 2 cups cold water
→ To Serve
07 - 2 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
08 - Ice cubes, as needed
09 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
10 - Fresh blackberries, for garnish (optional)
11 - Lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine blackberries, granulated sugar, water and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and break down the berries. Maintain a simmer for 5–7 minutes until the berries soften and the mixture is fragrant.
02 - Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes to infuse the lavender. Press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, using the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and allow the syrup to cool completely.
03 - In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 2 cups cold water. Stir until evenly blended.
04 - Add the cooled blackberry lavender syrup to the lemonade base and stir until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.
05 - Fill four glasses with ice. Divide the blackberry lavender lemonade evenly among the glasses, filling each about two-thirds full. Top each glass with chilled club soda or sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blackberries and lavender sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.
