Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Print version)

Floral lavender syrup combines with lemon juice and sparkling wine for a light, refreshing summer drink.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

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, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through fine mesh to remove lavender solids and transfer syrup to a container 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 dissolved and 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 properly chilled.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress guests but takes barely twenty minutes from start to serving.
  • The lavender syrup is so versatile you'll find yourself adding it to everything—cocktails, desserts, even plain sparkling water.
  • It's naturally refreshing without being cloyingly sweet, and you control exactly how much sugar goes into your drink.
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is absolutely essential; I learned this the hard way when I tried using craft lavender from a decoration store and ended up with something that tasted like perfume.
  • Don't skip the cooling step for your syrup—a warm drink served over ice is watered-down and disappointing within minutes.
03 -
  • If you're serving a crowd, make a big batch by mixing the syrup and lemonade in a large pitcher ahead of time, then top with sparkling wine just before serving so the bubbles stay lively.
  • For a non-alcoholic version that still feels festive, swap sparkling wine for sparkling water and add a splash of elderflower cordial or a touch more honey to maintain the sophisticated flavor profile.
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