A refreshing and aromatic Lavender Lemon Drop Martini featuring a blend of vodka, lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of orange liqueur, rimmed with sugar and garnished with a lemon twist and lavender sprig. Perfect for a sophisticated cocktail hour or a special occasion.
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Ingredients
Cocktail
2 oz vodka
1 oz lavender syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz orange liqueur
2 dashes lavender bitters
Garnish
Sugar for rimming the glass
Lemon twist
Sprig of lavender
Instructions
Prepare the glass. Spread sugar on a small plate. Rub the rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge to moisten it, then dip the rim into the sugar to coat evenly. Set aside.
Mix the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add vodka, lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, and lavender bitters.
Shake well. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously until the outside is frosty and cold, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
Strain and serve. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass, avoiding ice in the glass.
Garnish and present. Garnish the drink with a lemon twist and a fresh sprig of lavender for an elegant touch.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
Lavender syrup can be purchased or homemade by simmering sugar, water, and dried lavender buds.
Rim the glass just before serving to prevent sugar from melting.
Adjust the amount of lavender bitters based on your preference for floral intensity.
For a sweeter cocktail, slightly increase the lavender syrup.
