Lavender Elderflower Martini Cocktail Recipe

A Lavender Elderflower Martini brings a calm, floral twist to the classic vodka cocktail. Mixing lavender and elderflower gives you a light, refreshing drink that’s modern yet surprisingly easy to whip up at home.

Let’s figure out how to blend these ingredients for a smooth, balanced cocktail that looks and tastes elegant.

I love how the gentle scent of lavender melds with those sweet, fruity elderflower notes. It takes an ordinary vodka drink and turns it into something a bit special, but not fussy.

This recipe shows how simple it is to make a cocktail that feels like it came from a fancy bar, even if you’re just at home.

You’ll see what makes this martini stand out and why its flavor profile works for different settings or moods. Whether you’re mixing for a quiet night in or sharing with friends, this drink adds a touch of calm sophistication to the moment.

Lavender Elderflower Martini Cocktail Recipe

I really enjoy how this cocktail brings together floral and citrus notes in a smooth, balanced way. The lavender syrup, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice combine for a light aroma and crisp taste that’s refreshing, not cloying.

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker for mixing and chilling the drink evenly.
• Martini glass for serving with a clean, elegant look.
• Jigger for measuring liquids.
• Fine mesh strainer to catch ice shards and stray lavender bits.
• Bar spoon for stirring before shaking.
• Citrus juicer for squeezing fresh lemon juice.
• Small saucepan if you want to make homemade lavender syrup.
• Measuring cup for prepping syrup or other ingredients.

I’ve found that using chilled equipment keeps the martini crisp. A cold glass helps the drink stay cool longer.

Keeping tools organized makes the mixing process a lot smoother, trust me.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin or vodka (gin gives more botanical flavor).
• 0.75 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
• 0.5 oz lavender syrup (store-bought or homemade).
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.
• 1 dash bitters (optional, for extra depth).
• Ice cubes for shaking.
• Lemon twist or a little lavender sprig for garnish.

Personally, I usually reach for gin because it plays nicely with the floral notes of elderflower and lavender. If I’m in the mood for something lighter, I’ll use vodka instead.

Fresh lemon juice makes a huge difference—skip the bottled stuff if you can.

Instructions

• Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
• Pour in the gin or vodka, elderflower liqueur, lavender syrup, and lemon juice.
• Shake hard for about 15–20 seconds until everything’s well chilled.
• Strain the mix through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
• Add a dash of bitters if you want.
• Garnish with a lemon twist or a lavender sprig.

I try not to shake too long—just enough to chill it without watering it down. The garnish gives a lovely aroma right as you take that first sip.

Notes

Making your own lavender syrup is easy: just simmer equal parts sugar and water with some dried lavender for 10 minutes, then strain it out. The syrup keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.

If the drink ends up too sweet, I’ll squeeze in a few more drops of lemon juice. For a stronger floral kick, I bump up the elderflower liqueur a little.

Serving this martini ice-cold really brings out the delicate lavender and elderflower flavors. And honestly, a clean glass and fresh ingredients turn a good cocktail into a great one.

Tasting Notes

When I take my first sip, I immediately catch the floral aroma. The lavender sends up this gentle, calming scent—honestly, it takes me straight to a summer garden.

It feels light and refreshing, not at all heavy or overly sweet.

The elderflower liqueur brings in a soft fruitiness that plays nicely with the herbal notes. I really like how it blends with the crisp vodka, making for a clean finish that doesn’t stick around too long.

That taste hangs around just enough to make me want another sip.

I have to say, the color draws me in as well. The pale lavender hue looks so elegant in the glass—especially if I’m serving it at a small summer gathering.

It catches the light in a way that just brightens up the whole table.

The texture stays smooth and cool, especially after a good shake with ice. I find the chill brings out the floral flavors without letting them take over.

Feels like the perfect drink for unwinding in the evening or just some easy entertaining.