Lavender Earl Grey Fizz Mocktail Recipe
This mocktail balances the floral flavor of lavender with the citrusy taste of Earl Grey tea. I rely on just a few handy tools, simple ingredients, and clear steps to put together a drink that’s honestly pretty easy.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Teapot or kettle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing glass or pitcher
- Tall glass: for serving
- Spoon: For stirring.
- Ice cube tray (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag
- ½ cup hot water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
- ½ cup cold sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel or lavender sprig for garnish optional
Instructions
- Boil ½ cup water and pour it over 1 Earl Grey tea bag. Steep for 3–4 minutes, then remove the tea bag and let the tea cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup water, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons dried lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the lavender and let the syrup cool.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add 2 tablespoons lavender syrup, ½ cup Earl Grey tea, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the glass.
- Top with ½ cup cold sparkling water.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or a sprig of lavender if you want.
Notes
For the best results, I stick to food-grade dried lavender—otherwise, it can get bitter. The syrup keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so I usually make it ahead.
If I want a stronger lavender taste, I just add a bit more syrup. Different sparkling waters can totally change the flavor, so sometimes I use lemon or lime ones for fun.
To serve a crowd, I double or triple the recipe and mix it up in a larger pitcher. That usually does the trick.