Lavender Berry Limeade Cocktail

By Vitamix
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Lavender Berry Limeade Cocktail
Serves
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
  • Lavender Syrup:
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) honey
  • ¼ cup (10 g) dried lavender

  • Lavender Berry Limeade:
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) lavender syrup
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) fresh raspberries
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh blueberries
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh blackberries
  • 3 large fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) vodka
  • 1 ½ ounces (45 ml) St. Germain elderflower liqueur or Grand Marnier
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes
  • Soda water
  • Mint leaves, for garnish


Procedure
This recipe has been written for the C-Series machines with Variable Speed control and Standard 64-ounce container. If you are using a different Vitamix machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.

To prepare the lavender syrup, bring the water and honey to a boil in a saucepan. Add the lavender and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to the Vitamix container and secure lid.

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Strain into a bottle and refrigerate overnight.

To prepare the limeade, place the vodka, St. Germain, lime juice, lavender syrup, berries, and ice into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 15 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Divide evenly over four glasses, top with soda water and garnish with mint.

Lavender Berry Limeade Cocktail

By Vitamix
Serves
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
  • Lavender Syrup:
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) honey
  • ¼ cup (10 g) dried lavender

  • Lavender Berry Limeade:
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) lavender syrup
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) fresh raspberries
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh blueberries
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh blackberries
  • 3 large fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) vodka
  • 1 ½ ounces (45 ml) St. Germain elderflower liqueur or Grand Marnier
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes
  • Soda water
  • Mint leaves, for garnish


Procedure
This recipe has been written for the C-Series machines with Variable Speed control and Standard 64-ounce container. If you are using a different Vitamix machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.

To prepare the lavender syrup, bring the water and honey to a boil in a saucepan. Add the lavender and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to the Vitamix container and secure lid.

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Strain into a bottle and refrigerate overnight.

To prepare the limeade, place the vodka, St. Germain, lime juice, lavender syrup, berries, and ice into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 15 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Divide evenly over four glasses, top with soda water and garnish with mint.