Description
A refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances tart lemons with the aromatic sweetness of lavender, ideal for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz lavender syrup
- Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Ice
- Lemon twist or dried lavender for garnish
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar, adding dried lavender blooms. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Steep for 20–30 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and lavender syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a sprig of dried lavender.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Experiment with proportions of lavender syrup to achieve the desired sweetness. Fresh ingredients enhance the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, Lavender Lemon Drop, refreshing drink, summer drink, party drink