Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Printable)

Floral lavender syrup meets zesty lemonade and sparkling bubbles for a vibrant 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried lavender. 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 lemon juice, cold water, and honey or agave syrup. Stir thoroughly until ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons lavender syrup and 1/4 cup lemonade mixture to each glass.
04 - Top each glass with approximately 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine or prosecco. Stir gently to combine without excessive agitation.
05 - Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes elegant but comes together in under 20 minutes, making you look like you have your life together when you absolutely don't.
  • The floral notes feel fancy enough to serve guests, yet casual enough to make on a random Tuesday just for yourself.
  • It's naturally customizable—dial up the sweetness, skip the wine, whatever your mood calls for.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step on the lavender syrup—I learned this the hard way when I poured warm syrup over ice and ended up with a watery drink that tasted like disappointment.
  • The magic ratio is about 2 tablespoons syrup to one-quarter cup lemonade, but taste as you go because everyone's sweetness tolerance is different, and you don't want guests wincing at your beautiful drink.
03 -
  • If your lemons feel hard and waxy, roll them gently on the counter before squeezing—you'll get more juice and the fruit will taste fresher.
  • Pour the sparkling wine slowly and let it settle between pours, otherwise you'll end up with a glass of foam instead of a drink.
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