Blackberry Lavender Soda Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Blackberry Lavender Soda Recipe
Description
Blackberry Lavender Soda starts by cooking fresh blackberries with dried lavender and sugar to form a syrup infused with floral and fruit flavors. Simmering both the berries and lavender releases their taste, and straining the mixture ensures a smooth syrup free of solids. The resulting syrup can be refrigerated and used to flavor plain soda water, creating a lightly sweetened, aromatic soda drink.
The syrup’s balance of sweetness and floral notes pairs well with the bright acidity of soda water, offering a refreshing and lightly perfumed beverage. Adjusting the syrup-to-soda ratio lets you customize the intensity of flavor and sweetness.
This soda is suitable for warm weather or as a delicate alternative to commercial sodas. Its ingredients are straightforward and natural, giving a homemade touch to a classic carbonated drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberry
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lavender dried flowers
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine the blackberries, water, sugar, and lavender. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Mash the berries with a spoon then continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly. Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the berries and lavender from the syrup, making sure to press the berries against the strainer to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the blueberries and lavender. Refrigerate the syrup in a covered container for up to 5 days.
- Add ¼ cup of the blackberry lavender syrup to a glass with ice then add 1 cup of plain soda water.
Notes
- This recipe produces about 1 cup of syrup; use approximately 1/4 cup syrup per cup of soda water for serving.
- The syrup can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Fresh blackberries and dried lavender flowers provide the key flavors; discard solids after straining for a smooth syrup.
- Adjust syrup quantity in soda to control sweetness and aroma intensity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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