Lavender Gin Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Have you ever felt the charming allure of a garden party captured in a glass? Allow me to introduce you to my latest crush: a Lavender Gin Fizz that’s about to make your taste buds dance with pure joy. 🌿🍋✨

I adore making cocktails that unite singular flavors, and my Gin Lavender Lemonade is a fantastic fusion of fresh and floral. The gin weds nicely with the lavender simple syrup’s wonderful perfumy notes and the delightful tartness of fresh lemon juice.

I love serving it with a couple of ice cubes so that the drink is cold and refreshing, but you could also use the drink as a sort of base for a lavender gin snow cone—just shave some ice, pack it into a glass, and then pour the drink onto the ice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• Gin: A juniper-flavored spirit, providing a botanical base.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy, refreshing sourness and vitamin C.
• Lavender Simple Syrup: Introduces floral sweetness, with calming properties.
• Club Soda: Carbonated water offering a light and fizzy texture.

Ingredient Quantities

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• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz lavender simple syrup
• 3 oz club soda
• Lemon wheel for garnish
• Dried lavender sprigs for garnish
• Ice cubes

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How to Make this

1. A cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.

2. To the shaker, add 2 oz of gin.

3. Add 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.

4. Introduce 1 ounce of lavender simple syrup.

5. Ensure the lid of the shaker is secure; then shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds.

6. Stock a glass full of ice cubes.

7. Pour the mixture that has been shaken into the glass.

8. Garnish with 3 oz of club soda.

9. Gently combine by stirring.

10. Add a lemon wheel and a dried lavender sprig to finalize the garnish. Serve at once.

Equipment Needed

1. Cocktail shaker
2. Jigger or measuring tool
3. Glass for serving
4. Stirring spoon
5. Knife (for slicing lemon)
6. Cutting board
7. Ice cube tray (optional, if making ice cubes)

FAQ

• Q: Can I make lavender simple syrup at home?A: Yes, it is possible. Equal parts water and sugar are combined with dried culinary lavender. The mixture is simmered, strained, then cooled.
• Q: What type of gin works best?A: A gin that is floral or citrus in nature works excellently with both the lemon and the lavender. These two ingredients provide just the right amount of balance and flavor for a gin and tonic. Together, they create a unique cocktail with a hint of perfume and an aroma that is simply aromatic.
• Q: How do I adjust the sweetness of the cocktail?A: Adjust the amount of lavender simple syrup you use to make the drink taste exactly how you want it to taste.
• Q: Is there a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail?A: Replace the gin with more club soda or a non-alcoholic gin stand-in for a mocktail.
• Q: Can I use bottled lemon juice?A: It is recommended that fresh lemon juice be used for the best flavor, but bottled juice can be used in a pinch.
• Q: What can I use instead of club soda?Sparkling water or tonic water can be used as substitutes, making adjustments for the difference in flavor and sweetness.

Lavender Gin Lemonade Cocktail Recipe Substitutions and Variations

If you would like to use something other than gin in a mixed drink, you can substitute vodka in equal amounts. The taste will be slightly different, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Use fresh lime juice to give a tangy twist instead of fresh lemon juice.
In the absence of lavender simple syrup, you may substitute any of the following for an equally wonderful variation: elderflower syrup for a floral note, or rosemary simple syrup for an herbal version.
To add a hint of bitterness, replace club soda with tonic water.

Pro Tips

1. Chill Your Glassware Before preparing the cocktail, place the serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes. This will keep the drink colder for longer and enhance its refreshing qualities.

2. Customize the Simple Syrup You can make your lavender simple syrup at home by simmering equal parts sugar and water with dried lavender flowers. Strain out the solids once it has cooled for a purer lavender flavor.

3. Use Quality Ingredients Opt for a high-quality gin to enhance the drink’s flavor. The botanicals in premium gin will complement the lavender and lemon beautifully.

4. Adjust Sweetness If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, you can add a bit more lavender simple syrup. Taste the mixture after initially combining and adjust to suit your preference.

5. Presentation Matters Take the time to artfully add the lemon wheel and lavender sprig. The visual appeal will enhance the overall experience, making the drink as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.