Sparkling Lavender Mocktail with Lemon & Elderflower
A bright and refreshing lavender mocktail with bright citrus and a delicate elderflower finish.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Ice
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz lemon juice (3 tablespoons)
- 1 ¼ oz lavender syrup* (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 oz elderflower tonic water, chilled (¼ cup)
- 4 oz sparkling water, chilled (½ cup)
- Liquid red & blue food coloring** (Optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip in sugar.
- Add lemon juice and lavender syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake for 5-10 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a glass over ice, then top with elderflower tonic water and sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a fresh lemon slice.
Notes
*See recipe in the post above. Adjust to taste for a stronger or more subtle floral flavor.
**For a more lavender hue, use a toothpick to add food coloring to the finished drink. Start with a tiny amount of blue, then add a very small amount of red, stirring gently but thoroughly after each addition until a soft lavender color is reached. The lemon juice will naturally mute the color, so adjust slowly to avoid a muddy tone.
This recipe yields about 9 oz and fits most standard cocktail glasses. For a larger (highball-style) drink, multiply by 1.5:
- 2 1/4 oz lemon juice (¼ cup + ½ T)
- 1 7/8 oz lavender syrup (3 ¾ T)
- 3 oz elderflower tonic water (¼ cup + 2 T)
- 6 oz sparkling water (¾ cup)