Description
Indulge in the floral and citrus flavors of this Lavender Limoncello Spritz, a perfect spring cocktail that is both refreshing and aromatic.
Ingredients
Scale
Lavender Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
Cocktail:
- 2 ounces limoncello
- 1 ounce lavender simple syrup
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Make Lavender Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lavender buds. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool before straining.
- Prepare Cocktail: In a glass, combine limoncello, lavender syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.
Notes
- To intensify lavender flavor, let the syrup sit for a few hours before using.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less lavender syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: ~20 g
- Sodium: ~10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Spring cocktail, Lavender Limoncello Spritz, Refreshing drink