Lavender And Lemon Prosecco Cocktail Recipe
This Prosecco cocktail is all about balancing floral and citrus notes. It's crisp, aromatic, and doesn't take much effort to make at home if you have the right stuff.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker (for mixing the lavender syrup and lemon juice)
- Measuring jigger: For accurate liquid measurements.
- Fine mesh strainer (to strain out lavender or ice shards)
- Bar spoon (helpful for stirring gently)
- Champagne flutes or wine glasses (to serve the cocktail)
- Small saucepan (if making homemade lavender syrup)
- Citrus juicer: For fresh lemon juice.
- Ice cube tray (to chill the drink)
- Serving tray (optional, for presentation)
Ingredients
- 3 oz Prosecco chilled; any dry brand works
- 1 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
- 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup homemade or store-bought
- Ice cubes enough to fill the shaker partway
- Lemon wheel or twist for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprig optional, for decoration
- Optional: extra sugar to rim the glass
Instructions
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the lemon juice and lavender syrup.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled flute or wine glass.
- Top the glass with Prosecco, pouring slowly to keep the bubbles.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
Notes
I always taste the lavender syrup before using it. Some are punchier than others, and I've had to dial it back a bit when it was too strong.
Not in the mood for something sweet? I just use less syrup or add more lemon juice. If I want it extra floral, I'll toss in a touch more syrup or a bigger sprig of lavender.
This cocktail really shines when it's fresh. Leftovers? Not so much—the bubbles disappear, and it gets kind of flat. I only mix up what I plan to serve.
If I'm making these for a group, I'll prep everything except the Prosecco ahead of time, then add the bubbles right before serving. That way, everyone gets the fizz.