How To Make The Best Summer Cocktail

1. Lavender Lemonade Spritz

Ingredients:

• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.

2. Lavender Lemon Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 egg white (optional for foam)
• Club soda
• Ice
• Lemon twist and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and egg white (if using).
2. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Add ice and shake again until chilled.
4. Strain into a glass and top with club soda.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist and lavender sprig.

3. Lavender Lemon Mojito

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• Fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Ice
• Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves in a glass.
2. Add rum, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and ice.
3. Top with club soda and stir gently.
4. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.

4. Lavender Lemon Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• Ice
• Lemon twist and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, and lavender syrup with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and lavender sprig.

5. Lavender Lemon Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• Ice
• Lemon wheel and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, and lavender syrup with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a glass with ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and lavender sprig.

6. Lavender Lemon Mimosa

Ingredients:

• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine
• Lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a champagne flute, combine lavender syrup and lemon juice.
2. Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
3. Garnish with a lavender sprig.

7. Lavender Lemon Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz triple sec
• Ice
• Salt for rim (optional)
• Lemon wedge and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim the glass with salt (optional).
2. In a shaker, combine tequila, lemon juice, lavender syrup, triple sec, and ice.
3. Shake well until chilled.
4. Strain into the prepared glass with ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon wedge and lavender sprig.

These seven refreshing lavender and lemon cocktails are perfect for summer. Each one combines the floral notes of lavender with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon, creating a delicious and aromatic drink. Try them out at your next gathering and let the compliments flow!