Lavender Blueberry Mocktail (Vegan, Kid-Friendly)

mocktail of lavender and blueberries with ice in a glass.

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5 from 2 votes

Lavender Blueberry Mocktail (Vegan, Kid-Friendly)

A simple, herbaceous blueberry mocktail with homemade lavender simple syrup and a splash of ginger beer.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 19.64kcal

Author: Max

Ingredients

½ Cup blueberries fresh, or ⅓ cup frozen
1 Tablespoon lavender syrup
4 oz. ginger beer or sparkling water
2-4 oz. sparkling water or tap water
cup of ice
3-4 thai basil leaves optional

Instructions

In a large mug muddle the blueberries and lavender syrup (and thai basil, if using).
Then add the ice and ginger beer, top with the water, stir everything lightly, garnish with fresh berries & enjoy! Note that you can use ginger beer for all of the liquid portion (about 8oz.), but the first time I made this blueberry mocktail, the flavor was too strong and overwhelmed both the lavender and blueberry, but enjoy it however you prefer!

Notes

Swapping Lavender Syrup: there's no requirement to use lavender syrup if you don't have time to make any or would prefer a different flavor. Good alternatives include basil syrup, spearmint syrup, or even another fruity syrup.

Brand of Ginger Beer: I quite enjoy the Fever Tree ginger beer, but it does have about 10g of sugar per serving, so if that's important to you, you may want to look for a low-sugar option. I like the Poppi brand of prebiotic drinks, but in a pinch some sparkling water with ginger simple syrup could also be a decent sub.

Using Frozen Blueberries: to use frozen blueberries rather than fresh, measure out ⅓ cup of frozen berries rather than the ½ cup called-for, and let them sit out at room temperature for 10-30 minutes before you start muddling and proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Adjusting the Sweetness: adding more simple syrup of your choosing will increase the sweetness of the drink, though be careful to taste as you go, so as to not to add too much. You can balance it out with some thai basil or extra blueberries, if you go overboard.

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