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Blueberry-Lavender Shrub

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Two Tom Collins glasses of blueberry lavender shrub with apple cider vinegar ice and sprigs of lavender.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

I can usually smell lavender before I see it. The day I bought the lavender to develop this softly floral blueberry shrub recipe was no exception. I was walking through the Union Square Greenmarket and caught a whiff. I looked around to find the stand that had herbs and then finally located the lavender on a back table. Though the herb is pungent, it still complements the blueberries without being overwhelming. Wash lavender well before using. Choose blueberries that have no obvious mold on them; you can also used thawed frozen berries. Shrubs can be mixed with sparkling water or paired with spirits in cocktails.

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