The Apothecary's Independence Day Guide: Lavender Recipes for Your Celebration

Nothing says summer celebration quite like a backyard full of good food, cold drinks, and a little something special on the table. This Fourth of July, we are sharing a few of our favorite ways to bring lavender into your holiday spread, from sparkling lemonade to a dessert table worth lingering over.

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Sparkling Lavender Lemonade

Start with our Lavender Lemonade Mix, a bright blend of organic lemon powder and culinary lavender that mixes up in minutes. For a holiday twist, prepare it as directed and top each glass with a splash of sparkling water and a few fresh blueberries and strawberries for a red, white, and blue pitcher everyone will reach for twice.

Lavender Lemonade Mocktail Bar

Set out our Lavender Simple Syrup alongside lemon wedges, fresh mint, and sparkling water, and let guests build their own mocktails throughout the afternoon. A splash in iced tea works beautifully too, and for the adults in the group, it shakes up just as well into a gin or vodka cocktail.

Grilled Peaches with Lavender

While the grill is already going for burgers and brats, halve a few ripe peaches and grill them cut-side down until lightly caramelized. Sprinkle with a pinch of crushed Culinary Lavender and a drizzle of honey, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A simple, beautiful way to end a cookout.

Red, White, and Blue Shortbread

Bake up a batch of our Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix as directed, then once cooled, top each cookie with a small dollop of whipped cream and a few fresh blueberries and strawberries. Buttery, lightly floral, and dressed up just enough for the holiday table.

Fudgy Lavender Brownies

For the chocolate lovers in the crowd, our Lavender Brownie Mix bakes into rich, fudgy brownies with just a hint of floral warmth. Cut them into small squares for an easy dessert table addition that pairs perfectly with the shortbread above.

A Touch of Lavender in Your Baking

If you are baking a cake or batch of whipped cream for the holiday, a few drops of our Lavender Extract goes a long way. Stir it into vanilla buttercream, whipped cream, or even your favorite pound cake recipe for a subtle, elegant flavor guests will ask about.

However you are celebrating this year, we hope a little lavender finds its way onto your table. Shop the full Culinary Collection online or stop by our apothecary in downtown LaGrange. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Bloomfield.