Easy Lavender Martini Recipe
Written by Unwind with our lavender martini recipe! Crafted with gin, lavender simple syrup, and a hint of lemon, this delightful cocktail is a summer favorite.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 172
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ½ oz lavender simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice - freshly squeezed
- Ice cubes
- Lavender sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Martini Glass
- Strainer
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place your martini glass in the freezer for a few hours to chill or fill it with ice cubes and stir it.
- Mix Ingredients: In the cocktail shaker, combine ½ oz lemon juice, ½ oz lavender simple syrup, and 2 oz Gin.
- Shake: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain and Pour: Strain the mixture into your chilled martini glass without ice cubes.
- Garnish: Garnish with a sprig of lavender.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Sometimes, I swap gin with vodka for a milder taste. Another exciting alternative I've tried is using botanical, non-alcoholic spirits.
- Lavender Simple Syrup: If you can't find lavender, rosemary makes a nice herbal substitute for the syrup. To make it, follow the same steps you'd use for lavender syrup, but replace lavender with rosemary.
Making a Pitcher of Lavender Martini:
- Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, use 16 oz of gin, 4 oz of lavender simple syrup, and 4 oz of lemon juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin, lavender simple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly and put the pitcher in the refrigerator.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with lavender, and serve.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic gin or a botanical spirit. They provide a herbaceous kick without the alcohol.
- Proceed: Use the non-alcoholic substitute instead of gin and follow the original steps. You'll have a refreshing, non-alcoholic version.