This Lavender Lemon Gin Fizz Cocktail combines the bright taste of lemon with the gentle flavor of lavender for a drink that’s fresh and easy to enjoy. I really like how the floral notes mingle with the citrus and gin. It’s a simple, interesting twist on a classic.

Making this cocktail doesn’t take much time. Most of the ingredients are pretty easy to find.

If you want something light and flavorful that stands out at any get-together, this recipe’s a good pick.

Lavender Lemon Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe

I mix floral and citrus flavors in this drink using dried lavender, fresh lemon juice, and gin. Shaking the ingredients gives you a fizzy, refreshing cocktail that I serve over ice with a lemon wheel.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

To make this drink, I use a cocktail shaker and a fine mesh strainer. The shaker mixes everything and helps create that nice foam.
The strainer catches any bits of lavender or ice. I always need a small saucepan for the lavender simple syrup.
A citrus juicer makes it easy to get more juice out of each lemon. For serving, I use a tall glass or a Collins glass and fill it with ice.

I keep a long bar spoon handy for gently stirring after pouring the soda water. A measuring cup helps me be precise when adding water for the syrup.

Ingredients

2 oz gin: I usually go with a London Dry gin because it has a clean botanical taste.
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice: I squeeze this right before using it.

3/4 oz lavender simple syrup: I make this by simmering equal parts water and sugar with about 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender.
1 egg white: This gives the drink a silky texture and some nice foam.
2 oz club soda or sparkling water: For the fizz obviously.

Lavender sprig and lemon wheel optional: I like to use these for garnish.

Instructions

First, I make the lavender syrup by heating 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and dried lavender until the sugar dissolves. Then, I let it steep and strain it.
I let the syrup cool down to room temperature. Next, I pour gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and egg white into the shaker.

I shake the ingredients without ice for about 15 seconds to blend the egg white. Then I add ice and shake again until the shaker feels really cold.
I strain the drink into a glass filled with fresh ice. Gently, I top it with club soda so the foam doesn’t get messed up.
I add a lemon wheel and a lavender sprig if I feel like decorating. I serve it right away for the best texture.

Notes

If I don’t want to use egg white, I can skip it or use 1 tablespoon aquafaba (that’s chickpea liquid) instead. This keeps the drink vegan and still gives you foam.

Dried lavender should be labeled culinary grade—other kinds might taste bitter. This cocktail should taste balanced between tart, floral, and just a hint of sweetness.

If it’s too sour, I add a little more syrup; if it’s too sweet, I add more lemon juice. I use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and avoid bottled juice.

Chilling the glass in the freezer beforehand helps the drink stay cold longer. If I want extra fizz, I’ll add more club soda, but I pour it slowly so I don’t ruin the foam.

Tasting Notes

When I sip the Lavender Lemon Gin Fizz, the first thing I notice is the fresh aroma. The lavender gives off a gentle floral smell that mixes nicely with the sharp scent of lemon.

The flavor is clean and bright. I get zesty lemon up front, then a mild, floral touch from the lavender syrup.

The gin isn’t too strong, but it adds a herbal note that ties everything together.

I also feel a light fizz on my tongue from the soda water. It makes the drink really refreshing and crisp.

I like that the drink isn’t overly sweet. The sweetness balances the tart lemon and lets the soft lavender stand out without being too much.

If I pair it with light snacks, the floral notes stay clear. This cocktail’s easy to enjoy and not heavy at all.

Lavender Lemon Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe