Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
In summer, there is nothing more relaxing and refreshing than a cool cocktail to beat the heat.
Ingredients
For The Lavender Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar or sugar-free sweetener
- ½ cup water
- 1 sprig of lavender (fresh)
For The Cocktail
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz lavender syrup (simple)
- 1 oz lemon juice (fresh)
- Lemon seltzer (optional)
Instructions
- In a pan, add water and sugar. Simmer the mixture over medium heat until all the sugar dissolved.
- Add chopped lavender that is fresh. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. If you want the best flavour allow it to sit a room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the lavender in a strainer and store it in a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 weeks.
- In a cocktail shaker, mix all the ingredients and combine well.
- Pour over ice into a cocktail glass and garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped lavender. If want more attractive add lemon seltzer for a lighter spritzer. Have Sip!