Lavender Champagne cocktails are a fresh and elegant way to make any event special. This recipe shows exactly how I mix a light floral syrup with crisp, bubbly champagne for a unique and simple drink.
With just a few ingredients, I can create a cocktail that looks and tastes impressive. I love serving this drink at brunches or summer gatherings.
The lavender adds a gentle flavor that stands out but doesn’t overpower the champagne. If you want a cocktail that’s quick to make but feels fancy, keep reading for what you’ll need and how I put it together.
Equipment
- Strainer: I strain out the dried lavender and ice from the syrup before mixing it with the champagne.
- Measuring spoons: These help me measure the syrup and lemon juice exactly.
- Jigger or small measuring cup: This is for measuring the champagne or sparkling wine.
- Saucepan: I need this to make the lavender simple syrup.
- Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth: I use this to filter the lavender out of the syrup.
- Champagne flute or coupe glass: I always serve the cocktail in one of these for the best look.
Ingredients
- 2 oz lavender simple syrup I use a homemade syrup with water, sugar, and dried lavender buds
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice I juice the lemon just before using
- 4 oz chilled champagne Dry champagne tastes best in this cocktail
- Extra dried lavender or lemon twist for garnish, if I want a special look
Lavender simple syrup recipe:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
Instructions
- Bring to a boil, then add 2 tbsp dried lavender buds and reduce heat.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then let cool and strain to remove buds.
- Shake for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a champagne flute or coupe glass.
- Top with 4 oz chilled champagne.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a small sprinkle of dried lavender or a lemon twist, if desired.
Notes
Tasting Notes
When I first sip the Lavender Champagne Cocktail, I notice light, floral notes from the lavender syrup. These blend gently with the crisp bubbles of the Champagne.
I find the drink subtly sweet with a hint of herbal flavor. The lavender does not overpower the taste, but instead adds a delicate aroma and smooth finish.
The color is a pale gold, sometimes with a faint purple tint from the syrup. I appreciate how the bubbles make the drink feel fresh and lively.
For those who enjoy floral flavors, this cocktail stands out as both refreshing and unique.
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Substitute
Sometimes I just don’t have all the original ingredients for a Lavender Champagne Cocktail.
Here are a few ways I swap things out and still end up with something tasty.
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- Prosecco or sparkling wine (instead of Champagne)
- Regular simple syrup (in place of lavender syrup)
- A few dashes of lemon juice
- Dried culinary lavender (optional)
- Edible flowers for garnish
If I’m out of lavender syrup, I just grab regular simple syrup and toss in a pinch of dried culinary lavender.
I let it hang out for a few minutes to soak up the flavor, then strain it out.
No Champagne on hand? No problem.
Any dry sparkling wine—Prosecco, Cava, whatever’s around—does the trick and still gives you those celebratory bubbles.
Instructions:
- Add 1 oz simple syrup and a pinch of dried lavender to a shaker.
- Add 1/2 oz lemon juice.
- Shake well with ice.
- Strain into a champagne flute.
- Top with prosecco or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with edible flowers if available.
Sometimes I’ll use rosemary or mint if I’m in the mood for something different.
Other days, I just skip the herbs and keep it simple—honestly, it’s all pretty forgiving.