Bright Lemon Lavender Mocktail Recipe Essentials
This refreshing mocktail combines zesty lemon with delicate lavender for a perfect summer sipper.
The recipe balances sweet and tart flavors, creating a drink that’s both sophisticated and easy to make.
Gathering Your Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to craft your Bright Lemon Lavender Mocktail:
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup lavender simple syrup
• 2 cups sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
For the lavender simple syrup:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Make sure to use food-grade lavender to avoid any unpleasant flavors.
Fresh lemon juice is key for the best taste and highest vitamin C content.
Creating the Lavender Simple Syrup
Start by making the lavender simple syrup.
In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Then, add the dried lavender and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
After that, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
This allows the lavender flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Finally, strain out the lavender buds using a fine-mesh strainer.
Let the syrup cool completely before using.
You can store any extra in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Crafting the Mocktail Base
To make your mocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Then, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lavender simple syrup.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the flavors and chill the mixture.
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
The key is to shake well to ensure the lemon juice and syrup are fully blended.
Finally, strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
This step helps remove any pulp or small lavender bits that might have slipped through.
Final Touches and Garnishing
Top off your glasses with sparkling water.
Then, stir gently to combine all the ingredients without losing the carbonation.
The sparkling water adds a refreshing fizz and balances the sweetness of the syrup.
For a beautiful presentation, garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh lavender.
You can also add a drop of purple food coloring for a lavender hue, but this is optional.
Serve immediately to enjoy the mocktail at its most refreshing.
The combination of tart lemon, sweet lavender, and bubbly water creates a delightful and sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage.