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July 24, 2015

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito

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This blueberry-lavender fauxjito is a refreshing twist on a classic mojito. Full of wholesome ingredients and takes only minutes to make.

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito | A delicious and healthy drink everyone can enjoy!
It’s the middle of July and I am now beginning to see just how hot the midwest can get. Apparently, the mild temps of last summer, our first year in Oklahoma, was a fluke. My hopes for another easy, breezy summer are dashed each time I take a step outside and get slapped in the face with a thick blanket of hot moisture. I can take the near 100 degree temps, it’s the 80+ percent humidity that’s the kicker.

Humidity and thick, wavy hair do.not.get.along. I’ve come to accept that my hair must be tamed by braid, bun, or hat for the next few months. Oh well, at least it saves time getting ready.

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito | A delicious and healthy drink everyone can enjoy!
The good thing about this heat is that we’ve been enjoying the excuse to make all these yummy and refreshing treats, like nice cream bars, popsicles, and chia lemonade.

Lately, with all the fresh herbs and berries in the store, I decided to make a non-alcoholic version of a mojito, using blueberries, lime, mint, and lavender. It’s such a deliciously refreshing and healthy drink, plus it’s one the whole family can enjoy!

Faux Mojito = Fauxjito!

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito | A delicious and healthy drink everyone can enjoy!
The first thing you need to do is make a lavender simple syrup. You do this by simmering equal parts of sugar (I used honey) and water, plus some culinary grade lavender. After the mixture becomes syrupy, I also muddle it a bit to get more flavor from the buds, strain the lavender and let cool before adding it to the drinks. This recipe makes enough syrup to sweeten 3-4 drinks. You can also store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks if you’re not planning to use it all at once.

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito | A delicious and healthy drink everyone can enjoy!
Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito | A delicious and healthy drink everyone can enjoy!
This drink is fairly simple to make and is full of wholesome ingredients. It’s also refreshing, pretty, and so yummy! It just has all good things going for it, so there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t make this right now! 

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Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
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A delicious and refreshing twist on a classic non-alchoholic mojito. Full of wholesome ingredients and takes only minutes to make, it’s a drink the whole family can enjoy!


Ingredients

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Lavender Simple Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup honey, coconut/raw sugar, or other sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 cup purified water
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito:

  • 2–3 tablespoons lavender syrup, or more to taste
  • 6–8 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 3 slices of lime OR juice of 1/2 lime, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, plus more for garnish
  • handful of ice
  • Plain or lime flavored sparkling water, I use San Pellegrino or La Croix Natural Lime Flavor

Instructions

Lavender Simple Syrup:

  1. To make the simple syrup, combine sweetener, water, and lavender in a small saucepan. Mash lavender buds to release flavor. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until sweetener is dissolved and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and strain out lavender buds. Let cool. Store any leftovers in an sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Blueberry-Lavender Fauxjito:

  1. In a tall glass, add lavender syrup, blueberries, mint, and lime. I like to use frozen blueberries to make the drink colder, plus it releases more color than fresh blueberries. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to mash the flavors from the lime, mint, and berries. Add a handful of ice and then top off with sparkling water. Give the drink a stir and garnish with extra mint, lime slices, and a few berries. Serves one.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Drink

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  1. CR says

    July 13, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    Any options besides mint? I’m not a fan. Even if it’s a totally different fauxito 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      July 13, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      You can try basil or rosemary!

      Reply
  2. Hanadi says

    August 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    I so excited to make it ، i need ask you if i can but the 7up?

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      August 16, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Hi Hanadi, sure you can use 7up, it’ll just be sweeter. You may want to hold back a little on the sugar in the simple syrup so that you can get the lavender flavor without the sweetness. Club soda is another alternative to the sparkling water. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Andele says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I can’t wait to try this, Joscelyn! I absolutely love lavender anything!! Thanks for sharing:-) I love how pretty this drink looks too!

    P.S. Totally get the hair problems and humidity…I am so tempted to just cut all of it off!

    Reply
  4. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I bet that this lavender blueberry combo is spot on! I don’t typically cook with lavender, but I will certainly be trying this ASAP! Thanks for sharing this delicious, refreshing, summertime drink! 😀

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 29, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks, Kennedy! I’ve been adding lavender to things here and there and I love the subtle flavor it brings. Hope you get to try it soon! Enjoy the rest of your week!

      Reply
  5. Sam @ SugarSpun says

    July 27, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Ugh, there’s lots of humidity here, too. But this drink looks like the perfect antidote! It’s so refreshing and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 29, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks, Sam! Hopefully the weather will begin cooling down as we head into August! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Harriet Emily says

    July 25, 2015 at 11:30 am

    This looks amazing Joscelyn. Blueberry and lavender sound like such a wonderful combination, especially in a mojito!! Mmmm. Love that this is a mocktail too – I don’t drink alcohol, so this will be perfect for me to sip on for the rest of the summer! So great how it’s sweetened with natural sweeteners <3

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 29, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you, Harriet! It was such a yummy combo and I love how the blueberries naturally colored the drink, which tied in well with the lavender flavor. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lisa @ Strum Simmer Sip says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    Beautiful Joscelyn, but what’s new? Haha 🙂 I’m amazed at how you got such a gorgeous purple color into that drink. It’s almost too pretty to drink!

    ♥ Lisa
    strum simmer sip

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 25, 2015 at 12:53 am

      Aww, thank you, Lisa! Using frozen blueberries is my trick to get that color…I save the fresh ones for garnish 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I LOVE the name of this mocktail and what a clever way to use lavender 🙂
    Plus I totally get you with humidity and wavy hair. Mine’s been up in a bun all week long cuz a fro’ just doesn’t look cute on me 😉
    Thanks for sharing this gorgeous recipe 🙂
    Kimberly

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 25, 2015 at 12:50 am

      Thank you, Kimberly! So glad I’m not the only one with rebellious hair 😉 Though, I’d gladly rock a fro if it meant I could be where you are! I seriously need another vacation! Hope you’re having a great time and taking lots of photos!

      Reply
  9. Nikki Rae says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    What?! Lavender culinary syrup? That sounds amazing. My husband and I have a summer tradition of making lavender ice cream. It adds a whole different element.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Ooh, I must try that lavender ice cream! This syrup is so versatile, you can use it to flavor many different things! I hope you like it!

      Reply
  10. mandi says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Officially in LOVE with your photography – your lighting is FLAWLESS. The drink looks yummy too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Aw, thanks Mandi! I appreciate your encouragement..you’re too kind! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ellen says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    This cocktail drink looks amazing.
    I will definitely have to make this up and try it 🙂

    Ellen
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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks, Ellen! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  12. miche says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    The midwest can get insanely hot! This drink looks beyond amazing though!

    Miche from Buttons and Birdcages

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      Tell me about it, my air conditioner stays on constantly just to keep up, lol! Thank you, Miche! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Raj says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    This looks like a great party drink idea. How can you go wrong with lavender & blueberry? Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      That’s what I say 😉 Thanks, Raj!

      Reply
  14. Danica says

    July 24, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing! I must try this.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Thanks, Danica! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  15. Jennifer S says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    This looks Absolutely Delicious!!! I’m adding this fauxito to my Birthday party menu 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer! I think this is the perfect party drink! I hope you have a wonderful birthday 🙂

      Reply
  16. Becki S says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Mmm this looks great, I especially love that video you put together! I think it would be so fun to have an all purple party (it’s my fav color) and this would be a great drink for it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks, Becki! I finally tried making a gif instead of adding a long stream of step by step photos..I was fun:) I think a purple party sounds fabulous! I’m imagining all of the yummy purple foods you could make too, haha! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  17. Megan Harney says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    This looks AMAZING! I cam’t wait to put this on next week’s menu – thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you, Megan! We loved it and the kids enjoyed having a “fancy” drink too:) Hope your family likes it as much as we did! 🙂

      Reply

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