Lemon Lavender Summer Gin Spritz
Lemon Lavender Summer Gin Spritz is the quintessential summer cocktail, blending the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the delicate floral notes of lavender. This refreshing drink, featuring Empress Gin’s striking hue, is perfect for barbecues, garden parties, or simply lounging on a sunny porch. Its elegant presentation and unique flavor profile make it a standout choice for any gathering. With quick preparation and customizable ingredients, this delightful cocktail will quickly become your favorite summer sipper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately four servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 5 pink peppercorns
- 4 ounces Empress 1908 Gin
- 2 ounces simple syrup (from above)
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1½ lemons)
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- In a small pan, combine sugar, water, lavender, and pink peppercorns. Heat until sugar dissolves, then let infuse for 10 minutes before straining and refrigerating.
- Fill a cocktail shaker and four glasses with crushed ice. Add Empress Gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker. Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glasses and top each with sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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