Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Print View)

A floral blend of lavender syrup and lemon with sparkling notes for a refreshing summer sip.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain through fine mesh to remove lavender solids and allow syrup to cool completely.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and honey or agave syrup. Stir thoroughly until sweetener is fully incorporated.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons of cooled lavender syrup and 1/4 cup lemonade base to each glass.
04 - Top each glass with approximately 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine or prosecco. Stir gently to combine all components.
05 - Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make with just 20 minutes total time including syrup preparation
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, perfect for diverse gatherings
  • Easily adaptable as a mocktail by swapping sparkling wine for sparkling water
  • Beautiful presentation with floral garnishes that impress guests
  • The homemade lavender syrup can be made ahead and stored for convenience
  • Perfectly balanced between sweet, tart, and floral flavors
02 -
  • Make the lavender syrup in larger batches and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for easy entertaining
  • Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove all lavender bits from the syrup for a smooth texture
  • Chill the sparkling wine, lemonade, and glasses ahead of time so the ice doesn't dilute the drink too quickly
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by starting with less syrup and adding more as desired—everyone's preference varies
  • For the best flavor, use prosecco or a dry sparkling wine rather than sweet champagne
  • Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to release more juice from the fruit
  • Check labels carefully if serving to guests with sulfite sensitivity, as most sparkling wines contain sulfites
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