Looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat? Try a Sparkling Lavender Lemonade Cocktail. This tasty drink mixes sweet and tart flavors with a hint of floral notes.
The Sparkling Lavender Lemonade Cocktail combines fresh lemon juice, lavender syrup, and sparkling wine for a cool and elegant drink. It’s perfect for sipping on hot days or serving at parties. The purple color and bubbly texture make it eye-catching too.
This cocktail is easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. You can adjust the sweetness and lavender flavor to suit your taste. It’s a fun twist on classic lemonade that adults will enjoy.
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make 4 servings:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish optional
Using fresh lemon juice makes a big difference in taste compared to bottled juice.
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your lavender lemonade:
- Make lavender syrup: Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, and lavender in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a pitcher, discarding lavender.
- Add lemon juice and 3 cups cold water to the pitcher. Stir well.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, add sparkling water and stir gently.
- Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
Notes
For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the syrup longer.
Make the base mixture ahead of time, but add sparkling water just before serving to keep it bubbly.
Try using honey instead of sugar for a different flavor.
This recipe is easy to scale up for larger gatherings.
Tasting Notes
This Sparkling Lavender Lemonade Cocktail offers a refreshing blend of flavors. The drink has a light, bubbly texture from the sparkling water. Its taste is a mix of tart and sweet.
The lemon provides a bright, citrusy kick. Lavender adds a subtle floral note that doesn’t overpower. The cocktail has a balanced sweetness, not too sugary.
The cocktail’s pale purple color is visually appealing. It’s a cool, refreshing drink perfect for warm days. The lavender flavor is noticeable but not too strong.
This cocktail pairs well with light appetizers or desserts. It’s also enjoyable on its own as a pre-dinner drink. The flavors are crisp and clean, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.
Substitute
Can’t find lavender syrup for this cocktail? No problem! There are easy swaps to make a tasty drink.
Use violet syrup instead. It has a similar floral taste and pretty purple color.
Another option is to make your own lavender simple syrup. Mix equal parts sugar and water in a pot. Then, add dried lavender flowers. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool and strain out the flowers.
Don’t have lemon juice? Try lime juice for a twist on the flavor. Or use a lemon-lime soda like Sprite as the base instead of lemonade.
For a non-alcoholic version, leave out the vodka. Then, add extra lemonade or soda water to make up the volume.
Here’s a quick substitution guide:
- Lavender syrup → Violet syrup or homemade lavender simple syrup
- Lemon juice → Lime juice
- Vodka → More lemonade (for alcohol-free)
- Lemonade → Lemon-lime soda