Description
The Lavender Lemon Drop Martini is a refreshing and elegant cocktail combining the bright zest of freshly squeezed lemon juice with the floral notes of lavender simple syrup. Enhanced with vodka and a hint of orange liqueur, this martini offers a perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavor, elegantly served with a sugared rim and garnished with a lavender sprig or lemon twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
Cocktail
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup
- 1/2 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- Ice (enough to fill the shaker halfway)
- Granulated sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Fresh lavender sprig or lemon twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Lavender Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Steep the Lavender: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor. Then strain the syrup into a container and allow it to cool completely before use.
- Prepare the Glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled martini glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of granulated sugar to coat it evenly for a sweet, decorative edge.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 oz lavender simple syrup, and 1/2 oz triple sec or orange liqueur.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until the drink is thoroughly mixed and chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Use a cocktail strainer to pour the chilled mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add a fresh lavender sprig or a lemon twist as a garnish, serve immediately, and enjoy your elegant Lavender Lemon Drop Martini!
Notes
- The lavender simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of lavender syrup or sugar rim according to your taste preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and natural flavor.
- If dried culinary lavender is unavailable, try using fresh lavender flowers cautiously to avoid overpowering the syrup.
- Chill your martini glass ahead of time to keep the cocktail colder longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lavender Lemon Drop Martini, cocktail, lavender simple syrup, lemon cocktail, vodka martini, floral cocktail
