Description

Lemon Lavender Vodka Cocktail is a fragrant and elegant drink that perfectly balances bright citrus and delicate floral notes. This refreshing cocktail features a homemade lavender simple syrup, adding a subtle sweetness and a mesmerizing color-changing effect when mixed with lemon juice. Whether for a brunch, garden party, or a quiet evening, this cocktail is sure to impress. Try this stunning and delicious recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Lavender Simple Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers (for natural coloring)

For the Cocktail:

2 ounces lemon vodka
1 ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
1 ounce limoncello
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ounce lavender simple syrup (prepared earlier)
Ice

For Garnish:

Lemon slices
Fresh lavender sprigs

Instructions

Make the Lavender Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add the dried lavender buds and butterfly pea flowers. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and allow the syrup to steep for 15–20 minutes for maximum flavor.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle. Let it cool completely before use.
Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add lemon vodka, elderflower liqueur, limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup.
Shake well for 15–20 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Serve & Garnish: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh lavender. Enjoy the gorgeous color change as the drink transforms into a beautiful purple hue!

Notes

Always use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best flavor without bitterness.
If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, reduce the lavender syrup slightly and add an extra splash of lemon juice.
Chilling your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving enhances the refreshing quality of the drink.
The lavender simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for longer storage.
If you don’t have lemon vodka, substitute with regular vodka and add a little extra lemon juice for a similar effect.
This cocktail can be made in advance—simply mix everything except the ice and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake with ice before serving.