Lavender Lemon Gin Cocktail

Gin and lavender syrup are staples in my cocktail arsenal. I love any cocktail that uses these two elements. This delightfully refreshing lavender lemon gin cocktail features the flavors of lavender, St. Germain, gin, and fresh lemon.

This is actually my all time favorite cocktail recipe – I love lavender lemonade and I love gin, so this was a way to bring a few of my favorite flavors together. It’s the perfect cocktail to craft for a warm summer evening sitting on your front porch.

Lavender Lemon Gin Cocktail – Making Simple Syrup

For this recipe, you will need lavender syrup. You can purchase this online, or make your own lavender simple syrup. The simple syrup comes together on the stovetop in just a few minutes. It just needs some time to cool before you put it to use, so stash it in your fridge. The rest of the ingredients are ready to mix right away. Sip this delicious cocktail in the summer months and you’ll feel like you are on an endless vacation.

Lavender Lemon Gin Cocktail – Culinary Lavender

For the lavender syrup, be sure to use culinary grade lavender. If you don’t, the end result might end up tasting way too strong, even soapy. You can order some great culinary lavender online from my favorite local spot, Hidden Spring Lavender Farm. I love visiting this spot in the summer – besides the gorgeous lavender fields, you can feed the cute alpacas! They have a beautiful gift shop where I purchase my culinary lavender.

Lavender Syrup Recipe

This easy lavender syrup comes together on your stovetop and will allow you to make a refreshing lavender mocktail or cocktail.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender

Method

 

1. Combine water, sugar, and lavender in a small sauce pan on medium heat.
2. Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for one minute.
3. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
4. Strain out lavender buds and refrigerate for as long as two weeks.

Lavender Lemon Gin Cocktail

This refreshing lavender lemon gin cocktail is a great way to enjoy the flavor of lavender! The tangy lemon goes so well with it's floral flavors.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 oz lavender simple syrup
• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz St. Germaine
• 3 oz lemon juice

Method

 

1. Combine ingredients with a scoop of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined.
2. Strain and pour over a glass of ice. Enjoy!

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Skipping Alcohol?

If you want to try something similar to this recipe but don’t want the alcohol, try our foamy lavender mocktail recipe. It’s so delicious, and is reminiscent of an elevated lavender lemonade.

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