When you’re in the market for a refreshing and thirst quenching beverage, this easy lavender pineapple juice recipe is perfect! The flavors work so well together, with the floral notes of the lavender complementing the crispness of pineapple – a match made in heaven!
Sometimes during the day I get the urge for a refreshing beverage that’s extremely easy and quick to make. I was inspired by the fresh lavender that grows in our front yard. It came with the house and I actually just noticed it the other day when I was picking flowers!
I was shocked and probably jumped up and down a bit… yes over lavender. I had to fight with the bees to share just a few sprigs with me.
When I finally scored a few sprigs, I made some fresh lavender pineapple juice that was incredible and super simple! These are a great drink to serve when entertaining because you can make a giant batch.
You also don’t necessarily have to “juice” your own pineapple. You can buy the organic, just pineapple juice or chunks at the store and it makes it that much easier. Also, this is a great base for one mean cocktail.
Add a shot of pineapple vodka and you’re done! Yum!
How To Make Lavender Pineapple Juice – Step By Step
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until frothy – about a minute.
- Strain over crushed ice and garnish with lavender. Enjoy!!
Lavender Pineapple Juice Recipe – Perfect For Summer Drinks
This drink was made for summer entertaining! Lavender blooms in June and Pineapple is packed with sunshine vibes, so this is a no-brainer for BBQ’s and backyard parties. It’s such a simple recipe, only a few mins to whip up a big batch and you can make it ahead of time, so more partying and less prepping!
Health Benefits Of This Lavender Pineapple Juice Recipe
The two ingredients in this simple and invigorating drink have some great health benefits. Here are a few:
Pineapple
- Anti-inflammatory properties in bromelain. Pineapple is the only major dietary source of bromelain.
- Contains manganese, which helps fight aging.
- Heart healthy benefits of vitamin C.
- Cataract prevention.
- Reduces bloating and constipation.
Lavender
- Relaxes Muscles.
- May relieve stress and headaches.
- Can help reduce blood pressure and heart rate.
- Can help to improve sleep.
Great Base For Easy Cocktails
This lavender pineapple juice recipe is perfect for easy large batch cocktails. With it’s fresh fruity flavors and floral hits, this is fantastic for vodka, gin, rum… I could go on, but you get my drift!
Top Tips For Lavender Pineapple Juice
- Make sure you don’t overdo the lavender, you want to keep those floral notes subtle.
- Use store bought organic pineapple juice, if you are too pressed to press your own pineapples!
- Lavender blooms in June, so keep your eyes peeled when summer rolls in for the freshest lavender.
- Garnish with a sprig or two of lavender.
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Lavender Pineapple Juice (makes one beverage)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice, fresh or store bought
- 1 teaspoon fresh lavender
- One small chunk of whole pineapple
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until frothy – about a minute.
- Strain over crushed ice and garnish with lavender. Enjoy!!
This looks amazing! A perfect summer cocktail! Can not wait to try this although I will probably have to add some spirits to it. Yum!
This is such a pretty drink! And it sounds really yummy!
How did I miss this drink recipe? I will have to try it since I have lavender growing in our yard too. Thanks so much, Eden!
It’s the best!! I have so much lavender too, I’m always thinking of ways to use it. Thank goodness it’s so versatile!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing, this was very good.