Lavender Margarita Slush Cocktail Recipe
I like using fresh lavender for this—it makes the cocktail stand out, but it’s not fussy. You still get those classic margarita flavors, just with a floral twist and that icy, slushy texture.
Equipment
- Blender: You’ll want a strong one to get the ice super smooth.
- Measuring cup and spoons: These help keep things consistent.
- Citrus juicer: For fresh lime juice—worth it, honestly.
- Small saucepan: For the lavender syrup part.
- Fine mesh strainer: To get the bits out of the syrup.
- Cocktail glasses (margarita or other): Whatever you have works.
- Spoon: For stirring and mixing before blending.
- Ice cube tray: I always keep one ready for drinks like this.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur triple sec or Cointreau both work
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup
- To make syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp dried edible lavender flowers
- 1 oz fresh lime juice about 1 large lime
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: Lime wheel lavender sprig, or a salt/sugar rim
- Salt or sugar for glass rim if you’re into that
Instructions
To make lavender syrup:
- Add sugar, water, and lavender flowers to the saucepan.
- Bring to a low boil and stir, then simmer for just a minute or two.
- Take it off the heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain through the mesh strainer and let it cool down.
Prepare the glasses:
- If you want a salt or sugar rim, run a cut lime around the rim and dip it into salt or sugar.
Mix the cocktail:
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lavender syrup, lime juice, and ice into the blender.
- Blend on high until it’s smooth and slushy.
- Pour into your prepared glasses.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or lavender sprig if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve right away while it’s still icy.
Notes
Always use food-grade dried lavender—never the decorative or perfumed stuff. That’s just not safe (or tasty).
You can tweak the sweetness by adjusting the simple syrup. Sometimes I’ll freeze fresh lime juice in ice cubes for an extra punch of flavor.
This recipe makes one big cocktail or two small ones. If you’ve got a crowd, just double everything. I wouldn’t recommend storing the blended drink, though—the ice melts and it gets weirdly watery.
For a non-alcoholic version, swap the tequila and orange liqueur for more lime juice and a splash of orange juice. Then just make it the same way.