Lavender Lemonade Cocktail
This lavender lemonade cocktail is fresh, floral, and perfectly balanced. An easy, craft-style drink made with real lemon and homemade lavender syrup.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cold water divided
- ¼ cup raw honey or organic sugar for vegan
- 1 tablespoon culinary-grade dried lavender
- 4 oz vodka I used Tito’s which is gluten-free
- 2 lemons juiced (about 6 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup ice
Instructions
- Make lavender simple syrup. Bring ¾ cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in honey and lavender. Allow to steep for 12-14 mins (or longer for stronger lavender flavor and color). Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- In a large cocktail shaker, combine syrup, vodka, lemon juice, and ice. Shake until chilled. Add remaining cold water.
- Serve as one large cocktail in a mason jar or split between two cocktail glasses. Garnish with small slices of lemon or sprinkle a few lavender flowers on top.