Lavender Lemon Spritz Mocktail Recipe
This fresh and bubbly drink combines the sweet floral notes of lavender with zesty lemon and sparkling water for a refreshing alcohol-free treat.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or mixing glass
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cocktail spoon or long-handled spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice cube tray
- Champagne flutes or tall glasses
- Small saucepan (for syrup)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wheels for garnish
Instructions
- First, make the lavender syrup. Add water, dried lavender, and honey to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool completely.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Then, pour 2 tablespoons of lavender syrup and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into each glass.
- Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently with a spoon.
- The ratio should be about 1 part syrup, 1 part lemon juice, and 4 parts sparkling water.
- Finally, garnish with a fresh lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Notes
The lavender syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the syrup longer. For a milder taste, reduce steeping time to 10 minutes.
Make sure to use culinary lavender, not decorative or fragrance varieties.
To make this drink sweeter, add more lavender syrup. For a tarter taste, increase the lemon juice.