# 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
09 - Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
10 - Fresh blackberries (optional, for garnish)
11 - Lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
# How to Make It:
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. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the fruit is soft and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from the heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing on the solids to extract the syrup; discard solids. Cool the syrup completely before use.
02 - In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the cold water. Stir until evenly blended.
03 - 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.
04 - 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.
05 - Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blackberries and lavender sprigs as desired. Serve immediately.
