Lavender Chamomile Cooler Mocktail Recipe
This drink blends floral and calming flavors into a cool, alcohol-free treat. I lean on simple ingredients and everyday kitchen tools to make a relaxing beverage for any occasion.
Equipment
- Small saucepan: I use this to heat water for steeping the tea and syrup.
- Fine mesh strainer: Helps get rid of the chamomile and lavender bits.
- Measuring cups and spoons: For keeping things accurate with tea, syrup, and juice.
- Citrus juicer: Makes squeezing fresh lemon juice way easier.
- Mixing spoon: I use it for stirring the mocktail and syrup together.
- Pitcher or large jar: Needed for mixing and chilling before serving.
- Glasses: Clear glasses really show off the mocktail’s pale, pretty color.
- Ice cube tray: I fill the glasses with ice to keep things cool.
Ingredients
- *1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers or 2 chamomile tea bags
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup optional, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices lavender sprigs, or chamomile blossoms (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine chamomile flowers and lavender in a small bowl.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over the flowers. Cover and let it steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain to remove the flowers. Let the liquid cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Add honey or simple syrup. Stir until it dissolves.
- Pour the cooled tea concentrate into a pitcher.
- Add lemon juice and sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the mocktail over the ice.
Notes
I make sure to use culinary-grade dried lavender. Other types might not taste good or even be safe.
If I’m using fresh flowers from my garden, I double-check that they’re chemical-free. The strength of the floral flavor depends on how long you steep the tea.
For something milder, I just steep it a bit less. Sometimes I make the chamomile-lavender tea ahead and stash it in the fridge for up to two days.
Want it sweeter? I just add more honey or syrup. If I’m in the mood for more tartness, I bump up the lemon juice.
Club soda or tonic instead of sparkling water changes things up a little. I like to play around with garnishes—it’s fun and makes the drink look extra nice.