Bedtime Mocktail Series: Blueberry Lavender Lullaby

This dreamy combination of juicy blueberries, sweet maple, tart lemon and floral lavender tea is more than just a delicious nightcap…it’s packed with calming ingredients that may help to support a peaceful night’s sleep.

Blueberries are a natural source of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which may help to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation – both of which can interfere with quality sleep. We recommend garnishing this evening mocktail with a few extra blueberries to make the most of their benefits!

While blueberries play their part, it’s lavender tea that is the real hero of this recipe. Known for its calming and sedative properties, lavender has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Its floral profile also happens to pair beautifully with sweet blueberries, making these 2 ingredients a match made in heaven.

Finished with maple syrup to sweeten, a squeeze of lemon for balance and a pinch of sea salt to help replenish essentials minerals, you’ll be adding this simple mocktail to your evening routine in no time.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

Ingredients

10 blueberries – fresh or thawed
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Squeeze of lemon
1 cup chilled lavender tea
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: extra blueberries and/or edible flowers to garnish

Method

Place the blueberries, maple syrup and lemon juice in your glass and muddle until the blueberries have burst and the juices are released. Add ice then top with your chilled lavender tea. Add a pinch of sea salt if you wish, then stir well to combine.

Garnish with your choice of blueberries and/or edible flowers and serve.

Recipe tips:

I love using thawed blueberries in my mocktails. They are often fresher and more vibrant in color, giving your mocktail that gorgeous purple hue.
Lavender tea is often available found at grocery stores or easily sourced online. Be sure to choose food grade lavender. If you’re making your own tea using fresh lavender, make sure it hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides or other nasties.

Bedtime Mocktail Series: Blueberry Lavender Lullaby

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

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Natalie is the founder of the mocktail recipe blog The Mindful Mocktail. She creates sophisticated, nourishing non-alcoholic cocktails and encourages readers to explore a life with less alcohol. Referred to as a thought leader in the alcohol-free space, Natalie has a passion for making non-alcoholic drinks exciting and delicious.