Name: Lavender Collins Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz London dry gin; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 3/4 oz lavender simple syrup; Club soda to top; Ice cubes; Lemon wheel for garnish; Fresh lavender sprig for garnish; 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

A Lavender Collins adds a floral twist to the classic Tom Collins cocktail. This drink combines fresh lemon juice, gin, lavender syrup, and club soda for a refreshing spring and summer sipper.

The mix of botanical gin and sweet lavender creates a balanced cocktail. It’s perfect for garden parties and warm weather entertaining.

You can prepare this aromatic drink in just 5 minutes with basic bar tools. Make the lavender syrup ahead in larger batches and store it in the fridge for future cocktails.

The pale purple hue and garnish of fresh lavender sprigs make this drink visually appealing. Serve it at casual happy hours or formal celebrations like bridal showers and Mother’s Day brunches.

Lavender Collins Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing gin cocktail blends floral lavender syrup with fresh lemon juice and club soda. It’s a light and elegant drink for spring and summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oz London dry gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz lavender simple syrup
Club soda to top
Ice cubes
Lemon wheel for garnish
Fresh lavender sprig for garnish

For lavender simple syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

Instructions

Make the lavender syrup: Heat water and sugar in a pot until the sugar dissolves. Add lavender buds and simmer for 5 minutes.

Strain and let cool.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lemon juice, and lavender syrup.
Shake hard for 10-12 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.

Top with club soda. Stir gently with a bar spoon.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and lavender sprig.

Notes

Store the lavender syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with extra club soda.

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

If the lavender flavor seems too strong, use 1/2 oz of syrup instead.

Tasting Notes

The Lavender Collins offers a bright, fresh taste with gentle floral sweetness. Its aroma brings notes of lavender and citrus.

The gin’s juniper creates a clean, crisp base that blends with the lavender syrup. Fresh lemon juice adds tart brightness to balance the sweetness.

Club soda adds light carbonation for a refreshing mouthfeel. The bubbles carry the lavender and citrus flavors across your palate.

The cocktail starts with lavender, shifts to citrus, and finishes with gentle botanical notes from the gin. Its light purple color adds visual appeal.

Flavor Profile:

Front: Sweet lavender, floral
Middle: Tart lemon, bright
Finish: Botanical gin, clean

The moderate sweetness makes it great for sipping or pairing with light appetizers and brunch dishes.

Club soda keeps the alcohol subtle and the drink refreshing without tasting watered down.

Lavender Collins Cocktail Recipe