Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Print version)

A floral blend of lavender syrup and zesty lemonade topped with sparkling wine for a summer sip.

# What You Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

→ Lemonade

04 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4 lemons)
05 - 1/2 cup cold water
06 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup

→ For Serving

07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling wine or prosecco
09 - Lemon slices for garnish
10 - Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove lavender solids and transfer syrup to a container to cool thoroughly.
02 - Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add cold water and honey or agave syrup. Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated and sweetener is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill four chilled glasses with ice cubes. Pour 2 tablespoons of cooled lavender syrup into each glass, followed by 1/4 cup of prepared lemonade base.
04 - Top each glass with approximately 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine or prosecco. Stir gently with a bar spoon to integrate all components without excessive agitation.
05 - Crown each beverage with fresh lemon slices and optional lavender sprigs. Serve immediately while fully chilled.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time
  • Beautifully floral and aromatic with a sophisticated flavor profile
  • Perfectly balanced between sweet, tart, and bubbly
  • Easily customizable as a non-alcoholic mocktail by using sparkling water
  • Impressive presentation that's ideal for entertaining guests
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary needs
02 -
  • Make the lavender syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for quick assembly
  • Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to extract more juice from each fruit
  • Use a fine mesh strainer when making the syrup to ensure no lavender bits end up in your drink
  • Add the sparkling wine last and stir gently to preserve the bubbles
  • For a frosty presentation, chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving
  • Check for sulfite sensitivity if serving to guests, as most sparkling wines contain sulfites
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