Lavender Lemon Berry Spritz

Get ready for the refreshing and floral flavors of spring with this Lavender Lemon Berry Spritz cocktail. Made with a homemade lavender simple syrup, this gin-based cocktail is complemented by the natural vibrant hue from blackberries. When mixed with lemonade and a splash of sparkling water, it creates a beautifully refreshing beverage perfect for warm weather enjoyment.

Lavender Lemon Berry Spritz

A delightful gin-based cocktail featuring homemade lavender simple syrup, lemonade, and a natural hue from blackberries, topped with a splash of sparkling water.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons culinary lavender
  • Blackberries (optional for color)
  • 1 oz lavender simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 oz lemonade
  • Sparkling water, to finish
  • Sliced lemon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, culinary lavender, and optional blackberries.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat once the sugar has dissolved, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Allow the mixture to stand for 15 minutes before straining, then refrigerate in a lidded jar until ready to use.
  4. Fill a cocktail tumbler with ice.
  5. Add the lavender simple syrup, gin, and lemonade, then stir until combined.
  6. Finish the cocktail with a splash of soda and garnish with a sliced lemon.