Description
A refreshing cocktail that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the soothing floral notes of lavender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz lavender syrup
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Squeeze fresh lemons to yield about an ounce of juice, and set aside.
- Make the lavender syrup: Combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan, adding a handful of fresh lavender. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool before straining to remove the lavender buds.
- Combine elements: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lavender syrup over ice.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a fresh lavender sprig.
- Enjoy responsibly.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste and be careful with the lavender syrup to avoid overpowering the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, martini, lavender, lemon, drink recipe, summer drink