If you love lemon drop martinis, you have to try this lavender lemon drop. It's the perfect floral twist on a classic cocktail that just screams spring.
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You'll love this lavender lemon drop martini
It's easy to make. This is the perfect spring twist on the classic lemon drop! It's sweet, refreshing, and such a flavorful drink. Not to mention it's so easy to make!
It's delicious. I love making homemade lavender syrup (recipe below!) for this delicious cocktail. It is such a bright and refreshing cocktail, which is perfect for spring.
It can be made as a batched cocktail. Since nothing is carbonated, this can easily be made into a batched cocktail! I've included the big batched recipe below.
Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Juice. I always recommend using fresh lemon juice over bottled lemon juice! It's so easy to just slice a few lemons and juice them and it tastes so much better, especially in this lavender lemon drop cocktail.
Lavender Simple Syrup. I prefer to make my own homemade lavender simple syrup with dried lavender, but if you really want that purple color, I recommend buying lavender syrup. Monin US has a great option!
Triple Sec. You can use triple sec or any orange liqueur, like Cointreau.
Vodka. I recommend using plain vodka to let the lavender and lemon flavors shine in this cocktail.
How to make a lavender lemon drop
- Combine your lavender syrup, lemon juice, triple sec, and vodka in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and give it a good shake.
- Strain into your martini glass or a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and enjoy!
How to make homemade lavender syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of dried lavender and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the lavender steep for 15–20 minutes (longer for a stronger flavor).
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds.
- Pour into a clean jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Batched lavender lemon drops
Since there's no carbonated ingredients, this is the perfect martini recipe to make as a batched lemon lavender cocktail for your spring parties! This makes 10 cocktails.
- In a large pitcher, pour in 20 oz of vodka, 5 oz triple sec, 15 oz lemon juice, and 10 oz of lavender simple syrup.
- Give it a stir, and once you're ready to serve, pour 4.5 oz into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake it, strain into a martini glass, and enjoy!
This is the perfect way to bring a bit of spring into all your parties this season!
Garnish ideas
There are so many different ways you can garnish this lavender martini. Here are a few suggestions.
- Lemon Twist
- Lemon Peel
- Lemon Wheel
- Lavender Sprig
- Sugar Rim
Substitutions and variations
Lavender Lemonade. If you want to turn this into an "on the rocks" cocktail, you can pour this drink over ice into a highball glass!
Liquor. You can also try this with gin or tequila!
What to serve with a lavender lemon drop?
Who doesn't love a martini and charcuterie board moment? Try pairing this lavender cocktail with an ALDI charcuterie board or this whipped ricotta dip.
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Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
If you love lemon drop martinis, you have to try this lavender lemon drop. It's the perfect floral twist on a classic cocktail that just screams spring.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka, plain
- ½ oz triple sec
- 1 ½ oz lemon juice
- 1 oz lavender syrup
Instructions
- Combine your lavender syrup, lemon juice, triple sec, and vodka in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and give it a good shake.
- Strain into your martini glass or a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and enjoy!
Notes
How to make homemade lavender syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of dried lavender and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the lavender steep for 15–20 minutes (longer for a stronger flavor).
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds.
- Pour into a clean jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Batched lavender lemon drops
Since there's no carbonated ingredients, this is the perfect martini recipe to make as a batched lemon lavender cocktail for your spring parties! This makes 10 cocktails.
- In a large pitcher, pour in 20 oz of vodka, 5 oz triple sec, 15 oz lemon juice, and 10 oz of lavender simple syrup.
- Give it a stir, and once you're ready to serve, pour 4.5 oz into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake it, strain into a martini glass, and enjoy!
This is the perfect way to bring a bit of spring into all your parties this season! Garnish ideas
There are so many different ways you can garnish this lavender martini. Here are a few suggestions.
- Lemon Twist
- Lemon Peel
- Lemon Wheel
- Lavender Sprig
- Sugar Rim
Substitutions and variations
Lavender Lemonade. If you want to turn this into an "on the rocks" cocktail, you can pour this drink over ice into a highball glass!
Liquor. You can also try this with gin or tequila!
What to serve with a lavender lemon drop?
Who doesn't love a martini and charcuterie board moment? Try pairing this lavender cocktail with an ALDI charcuterie board or this whipped ricotta dip.
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