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    Blueberry Lavender Cocktail

    Published: Aug 26, 2021 · Modified: Sep 7, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    This Blueberry Lavender Cocktail is a gin sour with a homemade blueberry lavender syrup. It's sweet and sour and hits all of the right notes for a beautiful and balanced craft cocktail at home.

    blueberry lavender cocktail with blueberries, lavender and syrup
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    How to Make a Blueberry Lavender Cocktail

    First, you will want to make a blueberry lavender simple syrup. The syrup will need to cool and steep for about an hour so plan ahead. You can also make the syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to mix up your cocktail.

    When you are ready to shake up this cocktail, place the gin, lemon juice, and blueberry lavender syrup into a cocktail shaker with fresh and shake until nice and cold. Strain into your favorite cocktail glass, garnish, and enjoy!

    blueberry lavender cocktail with a lavender sprig

    What is a Gin Sour Cocktail?

    A "sour" is a common cocktail that has many different versions. Sours are mixed with a base liquor, lemon or lime juice, and a sweetener. Sometimes, an egg white or an egg white alternative (like aquafaba) is added for a thick and foamy finish.

    A Gin Sour, of course, has gin as the main liquor. The sour comes from the lemon or lime juice and the sweetener, (usually a syrup), balances the drink.

    blueberry lavender cocktail with a lavender garnish

    What Gin to Use in this Cocktail

    A London dry gin is called for in the classic gin sour recipe. However, with all of the different varieties out there, you can always mix it up and try something different. Tanqueray 10, Hendrick’s, and Bombay Sapphire are all good choices for a gin sour. As with most craft cocktails, the higher the quality of the gin, the better your cocktail will taste.

    blueberry lavender syrup, blueberries, and a cocktail

    Variations for this Blueberry Lavender Cocktail

    There are many different ways to enjoy this Blueberry Gin Sour Cocktail, here are a few ideas:

    • For a sweeter drink add more syrup.
    • If you like a less-sweet cocktail, add more lemon juice.
    • If you have a different berry, try them in the syrup instead of the blueberries.
    • Try this Gin Sour Cocktail with an egg white (or aquafaba) for a creamy and frothy variation.
    • Instead of lemon juice, try lime juice!

    Tools To Make a Blueberry Lavender Gin Sour at Home

    You only need a few tools (shown below) to make your own Blueberry Gin Cocktail at home. You will need a cocktail shaker, a measuring jigger, and a coupe glass. For a complete guide of home bartending tools, check out my post for a List of Bar Tools.

    Other Craft Cocktail Recipes to Check Out

    • Rhubarb Gin Sour Cocktail
    • Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita
    • Huckleberry Cocktail Recipe
    • Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
    • The Last Word Cocktail
    blueberry lavender cocktail with a lavender sprig

    Blueberry Lavender Gin Sour

    This Blueberry Lavender Cocktail is a gin sour with a homemade blueberry lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice and dry gin.
    5 from 15 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • cocktail glass

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces dry gin
    • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 ounce blueberry lavender Syrup

    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with fresh and shake until nice and cold.
      blueberry lavender cocktail with blueberries, lavender and syrup
    • Strain into your favorite cocktail glass, garnish and enjoy!

    Notes

    • For a sweeter drink add more syrup.
    • If you like a less-sweet cocktail, add more lemon juice.
    • If you have a different berry, try that in the syrup instead of the blueberries.
    • Try this Gin Sour Cocktail with an egg white for a creamy and frothy variation.
    • Instead of lemon juice, try lime juice!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2.7g | Calcium: 2mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    blueberry lavender cocktail with fresh lavender sprig garnish
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    Comments

    1. Katie Youngs says

      September 05, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect summer cocktail!

      Reply
    2. Sabrina says

      September 05, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      Perfectly sweet and tart!

      Reply
    3. Jamie says

      September 04, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      So refreshing with a beautiful color! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 05, 2021 at 2:25 am

        Thank for trying it, Jamie! I’m so glad you liked it.

        Reply
    4. Swathi says

      September 04, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      This blueberry lavender cocktail looks refrreshing.

      Reply
    5. Leslie says

      September 04, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful cocktail recipe!

      Reply
    6. Luca says

      September 04, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      It's so perfect for this Saturday mood. I would always go for a blueberry cocktail!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 05, 2021 at 2:23 am

        Enjoy your weekend with this one! 🥂

        Reply
    7. Ramona says

      September 03, 2021 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is a truly refreshing summer cocktail, I just love the colour and flavour, I’ll definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 05, 2021 at 2:22 am

        I agree, it’s the perfect summer cocktail and the color is amazing. I love natural coloring in drinks. Cheers!

        Reply
    8. Jeri says

      September 03, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      This was perfect for girls' night! Everyone loved them!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 05, 2021 at 2:21 am

        Thanks, Jeri! What a perfect occasion to enjoy this drink ☺️

        Reply
    9. Carrie Robinson says

      September 03, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving the flavor combo of blueberry & lavender happening here! Definitely going to try this. I have fresh lavender growing on my deck. 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:53 pm

        Excellent! I hope you love it 😊.

        Reply
    10. Beth says

      September 03, 2021 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a refreshing summer cocktail. I'll definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:52 pm

        Oh good! Thanks for trying it, Beth!

        Reply
    11. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      September 03, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fancy creative cocoktail. And very yummy too!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:52 pm

        Thank for trying it out 😊.

        Reply
    12. Tavo says

      September 03, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this drink! Just the kind of flavors I like! The lavender syrup gives such a great flavor note!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:52 pm

        I’m so glad you loved it, Tavo!

        Reply
    13. Angela says

      September 03, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious cocktail that's great for the summer! Definitely going to be sipping on this all Labor Day weekend!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:51 pm

        Perfect timing, cheers!

        Reply
    14. Tyanne says

      September 03, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Blueberry Lavender is an amazing flavor combo here!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:51 pm

        Thank you, I think they go perfectly together!

        Reply
    15. Seanna Borrows says

      September 03, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Found this recipe just in time for the weekend! Delish!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 03, 2021 at 8:50 pm

        Yay, enjoy Seanna!

        Reply

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