Lavender Lemonade Cocktail

It's Friday and it is time for a cocktail!  I don't know about you, but it has been a long week and I am ready for a drink at home.  It has been really warm these last few days, which makes this cocktail perfect!  It is your homey lemonade glammed up with the lavender and spiked with your booze of choice.  This drink works with whatever liquor you are in the mood for; or if it is one of those days whatever you have on hand.    I love lavender and it is in so few recipes, I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!

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1cup Water
1/2cup Sugar
2tbsp Lavender
1/2cup Lemon (About 2 lemons)
1oz booze (per drink)
Sparkling Lemon Water

First up, make your lavender simple syrup.  Combine water, sugar and lavender in pot and simmer for 30 minutes.  I used my wire mesh tea strainer to put the lavender in; but you could cheese cloth or just strain it after it is done.  After, let cool.  You can totally make this ahead of time or make a bigger batch too.  It is going to be super sweet, but remember it is going to be mixed with other it items.


Up next, juice your lemons and make sure you get all the seeds out of the juice.  Mix this with your simple syrup.

Okay, the hard work is behind you.  You just have to pick the booze you want.  I have had this drink with gin, vodka, champagne, and prosecco.  It would totally work with tequila or whiskey too; maybe even a wheat beer.  If you are going to use champagne or prosecco as your liquor component then I would leave out the sparkling water.

Now it is time to start mixing!

Glass...ice...1/4cup lavender-lemon mix...1oz booze...sparkling lemon water...Drink!

This drink is totally flexible and everyone can easily mix up their own cocktail and do their own twist.  Enjoy!!

Cheers!