Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Printer-Friendly)

Floral lavender syrup mixes with zesty lemonade and sparkling wine for a crisp 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. 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 to room temperature.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and honey or agave syrup. Stir thoroughly until sweetener is fully integrated and mixture is evenly combined.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Pour 2 tablespoons of prepared lavender syrup into each glass, followed by 1/4 cup of lemonade mixture.
04 - Top each glass with approximately 1/3 cup of chilled sparkling wine or prosecco. Stir gently to combine all components without over-mixing.
05 - Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs. Serve immediately while carbonation is active.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes with straightforward steps perfect for entertaining
  • Beautifully balanced floral and citrus flavors that taste like sunshine in a glass
  • Easily adaptable to a non-alcoholic mocktail by swapping sparkling wine for sparkling water
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, welcoming to most dietary preferences
  • Homemade lavender syrup elevates this beyond ordinary lemonade with gourmet appeal
02 -
  • Make the lavender syrup ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
  • Chill your sparkling wine and glasses beforehand to keep drinks colder longer
  • Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth when straining the lavender to avoid any bits in your syrup
  • If serving to guests with sulfite sensitivity, check your sparkling wine label carefully
  • Freeze lemon slices with small lavender buds inside for stunning decorative ice cubes
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