Lavender Lemonade Fizz Mocktail Recipe
This Lavender Lemonade Fizz Mocktail is fresh, light, and bubbly. I use simple ingredients and easy steps to make a drink with delicate floral notes and a hint of citrus.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons: I use these for precise amounts of ingredients.
- Small saucepan: For making my lavender syrup.
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth: To strain out the lavender buds.
- Juicer: I use this to get fresh lemon juice.
- Pitcher: Useful for mixing everything together.
- Tall glasses: For serving the mocktail.
- Spoon or stirring stick: To mix the drink before serving.
- Ice cube tray: For chilling the lemonade fizz.
- Optional: Cocktail shaker if I want to chill and mix quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 cup water for syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice from about 4 lemons
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water chilled
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds to the pan, remove from heat, and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds. Let the lavender syrup cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice, 2 cups cold water, and all of the cooled lavender syrup.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lavender lemonade mixture into each glass, filling about three-quarters full.
- Top off each glass with chilled club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently, then garnish with lemon slices and, if desired, a sprig of lavender.
Notes
I always check that the lavender is labeled for culinary use because not all lavender is safe for eating or drinking.
If I want a stronger lavender flavor, I steep the buds a few minutes longer, but not too much since the taste can get quite strong.
For a sweeter mocktail, I can add extra syrup or use less lemon juice. I chill all the liquids before mixing, so the ice doesn’t melt as fast and water down the drink.
If I serve this at a party, I garnish with fresh lemon slices and a little sprig of lavender for a pretty touch.
This mocktail is alcohol-free, but I remind guests with allergies to check ingredients like lavender. The club soda gives the fizz, but sparkling mineral water works too if that's what I've got on hand.