Lavender Elderflower Martini Cocktail
A floral, citrus-forward martini that blends lavender syrup and elderflower liqueur with fresh lemon over a crisp gin or vodka base—elegant and refreshing.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glass
- Jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin or vodka gin for more botanical notes
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur such as St-Germain
- 0.5 oz lavender syrup store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
- 1 dash bitters optional
- ice cubes for shaking
- lemon twist or lavender sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add gin or vodka, elderflower liqueur, lavender syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Add a dash of bitters if using. Garnish with a lemon twist or a small lavender sprig.
Notes
Homemade lavender syrup: simmer equal parts sugar and water with dried culinary lavender for 10 minutes, strain, and chill (keeps about 2 weeks). Adjust sweetness with a few extra drops of lemon if needed. Serve ice-cold for the brightest floral aroma.