½ oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau, whatever’s stocked in your bar cart)
½–1 oz lavender syrup (recipe below, and yes, it’s worth making from scratch)
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Sugar-lemon zest rim, for sparkle
A sprig of lavender, for that final touch
2 tbsp dried lavender petals
3/4 cup hot water
3/4 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
Categories
drinks
Steps
Prep the Glass: Pop a coupe glass in the freezer while you shake things up. A chilled glass is a pro move.
Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka (or gin), orange liqueur, lemon juice, and lavender syrup. Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty—about 20 seconds.
The Rim Game: On a small plate, mix granulated sugar with a little lemon zest. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your coupe glass, then dip the rim into the sugar mixture.
Pour & Garnish: Strain your perfectly chilled cocktail into the glass. Top it off with a delicate sprig of lavender, take a moment to admire your work, and sip slowly.
For the Lavender Syrup: Steep the lavender in hot water for 2 minutes—just enough time to coax out that floral goodness without veering into potpourri territory.
Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Strain into a clean jar, let cool, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Reviews
Sabrina on 2025-04-28 (5 stars): wonderful! saving this for the weekend, love "lemon drop" flavor, lavender too, so definitely works for me, thank you!
Leigh Bagley on 2025-04-30 (5 stars): These are amazing. My husband and I both love them.
