Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer

1 cup blueberries, for ice cubes
2 cups vodka
3/4 cup blueberry lavender simple syrup (recipe below)
4 ounces lime juice
Soda water
Fresh lavender for garnish
For the blueberry lavender simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup blueberries
4 lavender sprigs (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried food-grade lavender buds)
For the blueberry lavender simple syrup:
Combine the first three ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add 4 lavender sprigs (or 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried lavender) and keep on low heat for 10 minutes.

Strain pressing the blueberries to get all of their juice.

For the blueberry lavender vodka spritzer:
Divide the cup of blueberries between two ice cube trays and fill with water. Freeze completely, or spread them evenly on a sheet tray and freeze until solid.

In a glass pitcher combine the vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, and club soda. Add ice cubes. Add remaining ice cubes to glasses. Pour the mixture over top and serve with a sprig of lavender.
FULL RECIPES

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