Enjoy a sip of sunshine in a glass! This boozy lavender lemonade cocktail is the perfect blend of zesty lemons, aromatic lavender, and a cheeky splash of your favorite Gin. Perfect for sunny afternoons, alfresco gatherings, or just because you deserve a refreshing treat on a hot day. Cheers 🥂!
It's the height of summer and my lavender plants are going insane. I've made everything under the sun and I still have lavender buds leftover! Ergo, let's enjoy a lavender lemonade with a little boozy twist, shall we? Alfresco cocktails on the patio for the win!
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The Lavender Lemonade
This will come as a surprise to absolutely nobody, but one of my all-time favorite flavor combos is lavender and lemon 🤩. The thing I actually find surprising? The fact that I haven't made lavender lemonade before!
Turns out, there's a few different ways to make it. I went the lavender simple syrup and homemade lemonade mixture route. Whip up the syrup, let it brew, pop it in the refrigerator to chill, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice into a pitcher over ice. Add water, stir in the syrup and boom! Lavender lemonade 💜.
P.S. Don't believe my obsession with this combo? My assortment of lemon lavender recipes should prove otherwise!
What You'll Need
Grab these key ingredients to whip up your own boozy lavender lemonade cocktail!
- Granulated white sugar - For the homemade simple syrup!
- Culinary lavender buds - I used about 3 tablespoons for my syrup infusion.
- Lots of water - 5 ½ cups of water to be precise.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Your favorite Gin
- A dash or two of lavender bitters
- Finally, a somewhat secret ingredient (scroll down!)
The Secret Ingredient
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Is it necessary? Not entirely. Does it make all the difference? In my opinion, absolutely! Alongside that extra touch of sweetness, it enriches the botanical flavor of the gin and lavender pairing. Elderflower Liqueur is a must have in my bar!
Frequently Asked Questions
My favorite non-alcoholic gin is the Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Gin. Elderberry tea is also a great option! Brew enough for 6 ounces, chill, and use in place of the Gin. As for the Elderflower liqueur, you can use an elderflower syrup, they do not have alcohol.
Vodka is always an excellent substitute for Gin, particularly one that has been botanically infused.
Not posted but it's easy peezy! Instead of combining everything in a pitcher, combine it all in a blender (ice included). Place the lid on the blender tightly, hit blend, and voila!
Boozy Lavender Lemonade Cocktail
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1x
Description
Enjoy a sip of sunshine in a glass! This boozy lavender lemonade cocktail is the perfect blend of zesty lemons, aromatic lavender, and a cheeky splash of your favorite Gin. Perfect for sunny afternoons, alfresco gatherings, or just because you deserve a refreshing treat on a hot day. Cheers 🥂!
Ingredients
For the Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
For the Boozy Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained
- 4 ½ cups water
- 6 ounces Gin or Vodka
- 2 ounces Elderflower liqueur
- 4 dashes Lavender Bitters
- Ice cubes
(For a Single Cocktail)
- 1 ½ ounces Gin or Vodka
- ½ ounce Elderflower liqueur (I used St. Germain)
- 4 ounces chilled lavender lemonade
- Dash of lavender bitters
- Ice cubes
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Instructions
Make the Lavender Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
- Add the lavender buds. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove the buds. Let cool completely. Store in an sealed, airtight container until ready to use.
Make the Boozy Lavender Lemonade
- Fill a large pitcher halfway up with ice. Pour in all ingredients for the boozy lemonade and stir to mix.
- Add in the lavender syrup a half of a cup at a time. Do a taste test after each addition. Continue to add the syrup until you've reached your desired sweetness level (I added about 1 cup).*
Assemble the Cocktail
- Pour boozy lavender lemonade into your favorite glass over ice.
- Garnish with a lavender sprig and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
Notes
Optional add on: Top off your cocktail with a splash of prosecco or club soda for a touch of bubbles!
If you've added as much lavender simple syrup as your taste buds can handle but the lemonade is still too tart for you, you can absolutely use regular simple syrup to get to your desired level of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Steeping Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stirring
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