A refreshing blend of citrus and floral notes creates the perfect alcohol-free drink for spring and summer entertaining.
This Lavender Lemon Spritz Mocktail combines fresh lemon juice, lavender syrup, and sparkling water for a bright and balanced beverage.
The sweet and tangy mix offers a light and bubbly alternative to traditional cocktails. Guests can enjoy this sophisticated drink at brunch, garden parties, or any special occasion where a non-alcoholic option fits the menu.
The recipe takes just minutes to prepare and needs only basic ingredients found at most grocery stores.
The purple-tinted drink looks beautiful in clear glasses and makes an eye-catching addition to any table setting.
Lavender Lemon Spritz Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheels for garnish
Instructions
- First, make the lavender syrup. Add water, dried lavender, and honey to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool completely.
- Then, pour 2 tablespoons of lavender syrup and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into each glass.
- Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently with a spoon.
- The ratio should be about 1 part syrup, 1 part lemon juice, and 4 parts sparkling water.
- Finally, garnish with a fresh lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Notes
Tasting Notes
This refreshing mocktail offers a bright, zesty flavor profile. The lavender brings subtle floral notes that blend smoothly with the crisp, citrusy lemon.
The bubbles from the sparkling water create a light, effervescent texture. Each sip starts with the gentle aroma of lavender and ends with a clean, tart finish.
The sweetness level is mild and balanced. Natural lavender syrup provides just enough sweetness without overpowering the drink’s core flavors.
Key Flavor Notes:
- Primary: Fresh lemon, floral lavender
- Secondary: Light honey sweetness
- Finish: Clean, bubbly, slightly tart
The drink’s pale purple color and fizzy nature make it visually appealing. Small lavender buds and lemon wheels floating on top add extra charm to the presentation.
Temperature affects the taste experience. Serve this spritz very cold (35-40°F) for the best flavor and maximum bubbles.
Substitute
You can swap ingredients in this mocktail to match what’s in your kitchen or try new flavors. Here are some popular options:
Instead of lavender syrup:
- Violet syrup
- Rose syrup
- Elderflower syrup
- Honey simple syrup
The lemon juice adds brightness and tang. These citrus options work well too:
Club soda alternatives:
- Sparkling water
- Tonic water
- Ginger ale
- Sprite or 7-Up
Garnish swaps:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Dried lavender buds
- Lemon wheels
- Orange slices
- Edible flowers
When you switch ingredients, all measurements stay the same. Mix and match these options to create new flavor combinations. Test small amounts first to find your perfect blend.
