Lavender Grapefruit Fizz Cocktail Recipe
This one’s all about bright grapefruit, floral lavender, and a splash of sparkling water for a drink that’s light but still packs flavor. I find it’s best on warm afternoons, or just whenever I want something with a little pizzazz.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Highball or collins glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin or vodka, if I want a lighter flavor
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice about half a medium grapefruit
- 0.5 oz lavender simple syrup see notes for recipe
- 0.25 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2-3 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit wedge or lavender sprig for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
- Add gin, grapefruit juice, lavender syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake for about 10 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.
Notes
To make lavender syrup: simmer 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, steep for 15 minutes, strain, and cool.
I use culinary lavender, as other types may taste bitter.
Fresh grapefruit juice works best, but bottled can be used if needed.
Gin brings out the herbal notes, while vodka makes the drink softer.
For less sweetness, use less syrup. Adjust to your taste.
Always strain the lavender syrup well to prevent bits in the cocktail.
I use culinary lavender, as other types may taste bitter.
Fresh grapefruit juice works best, but bottled can be used if needed.
Gin brings out the herbal notes, while vodka makes the drink softer.
For less sweetness, use less syrup. Adjust to your taste.
Always strain the lavender syrup well to prevent bits in the cocktail.