Blueberry Lavender Switchel

‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out’? Dr Suess

 It appears I thrive on being that little bit different, my way of dressing, my ethos and my recipes are all, well, a little quirky. But that’s just the way I am, especially when it comes to food and drink. Flavours are my dictionary, the way I can word myself when no words suffice.

 This switchel is punchy, aromatic, and probiotic, what’s not to love? Make a batch with any fruit that gives you a glut, it keeps well for a few days, intensifying the probiotics with time.

Yield: 15+

Author: Suze Morrison

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Blueberry Lavender Switchel

This switchel is punchy, aromatic, and probiotic, what’s not to love? Make a batch with any fruit that gives you a glut, it keeps well for a few days, intensifying the probiotics with time.

Ingredients

• 1.5 Litres Filtered Water
• 300g Fresh Picked Blueberries plus extra to serve.
• 80g Maple Syrup/ Raw Honey
• 60ml Cider Vinegar
• 1tbsp Dried Culinary Lavender Buds

Instructions

1. Add the water, blueberries, honey and vinegar to a blender and blend until smooth, try not to allow the mixture to heat too much as this will denature the beneficial enzymes.
2. Add the culinary lavender and allow to steep for 4 hours at room temperature.
3. Strain through a fine sieve and store in a sterile bottle in the fridge.
4. When ready, muddle some blueberries in the base of a glass and add a few ice cubes, add 50:50 switchel and sparkling water, stir and serve.

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