# 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 (optional, for garnish)
10 - Fresh blackberries (optional, for garnish)
11 - Lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine blackberries, granulated sugar, water and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and break down the berries.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until berries are soft and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes off the heat.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract syrup. Discard solids and cool syrup to room temperature.
04 - In a pitcher, stir together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water until evenly mixed.
05 - Add the cooled blackberry lavender syrup to the lemonade base and stir to combine. Fill four glasses with ice, divide the lemonade among the glasses (about two-thirds full) and top each with chilled club soda; stir gently.
06 - Garnish each glass with lemon slices, fresh blackberries and a lavender sprig if desired. Serve immediately.