Lavender Lemonade Cooler Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink combines fresh lavender, sweet lemonade, and vodka for a perfect summer cocktail. The floral notes blend with citrus to create a cool, purple-tinted beverage.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ice cube tray
- Highball glasses
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 6 oz premium vodka
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wheels for garnish
Instructions
- Make the lavender simple syrup first.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add lavender to the syrup. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool completely.
- Fill a pitcher with 1 cup lavender syrup, lemon juice, and vodka. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into highball glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda.
- Garnish each glass with a lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Notes
Store extra lavender syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
The drink can be made non-alcoholic by skipping the vodka.
This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be doubled for larger groups.
Pre-mix the lavender syrup and lemon juice ahead of time for faster service.