Lavender Martini Cocktail

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 399kcal

Author: AGT Editorial Team

A Lavender Martini Cocktail just in time for spring or summer! Floral with a vibrant purple hue, this cocktail will wow your guests every single time. It's made with an easy homemade lavender syrup, lemon juice, gin and some bubbly. Swap out the liquor for any clear spirit you like!

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Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

8 ounces gin
8 ounces champagne *prosecco works well
4 ounces lemon juice
4 drops purple food coloring
2 ounces prepared lavender syrup *made from recipe below

Lavender Syrup

¼ cup culinary-grade dried lavender flowers food-grade; never florist or nursery lavender
1 cup sugar
2 cups water

Instructions

Simmer lavender, sugar and water in a saucepan for 15 minutes and let cool. *Store in the fridge for 7-10 days in an airtight container.
Add ½ oz of cooled lavender syrup, the gin, lemon juice, and food coloring to a shaker with ice. Leave out the champagne.
Shake for 10-20 seconds and strain ¾ of the way high. Top with 2 ounces champagne.
Garnish with a rinsed, culinary-grade lavender sprig and lemon peel and serve chilled!

Notes

Expert Tips

Use fresh lavender syrup and lemon juice for the best results.
Add purple coloring to make it more eye-catching.
Garnish with rinsed, culinary-grade fresh lavender buds so guests know what to expect before drinking it. Never use florist or nursery lavender. Bloom Produce is a good source to check for current food-grade edible-flower and specialty-lavender availability.
Chill your glasses in the fridge overnight or the freezer for 20 minutes prior to serving.
Serve your cocktail in a coupe, martini or champagne glass.

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