Description
Indulge in the delightful Lavender Limoncello Spritz, a refreshing cocktail that elegantly blends floral and citrus notes for a perfect spring or summer treat. This homemade drink features a zesty limoncello and a fragrant lavender simple syrup, creating an exquisite balance of flavors that is sure to impress your guests or elevate a quiet evening at home. With minimal effort required for preparation, this vibrant beverage is ideal for gatherings, brunches, or simply unwinding after a long day. Garnished with fresh lemon slices and lavender sprigs, it’s not just tasty but also visually stunning—perfect for sharing on social media or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces limoncello
- 1 ounce lavender simple syrup
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- To make the lavender simple syrup, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tbsp of dried culinary lavender buds in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes before straining.
- In a cocktail shaker, mix the limoncello, lavender simple syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Shake well until chilled.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass. Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with lemon slices and a fresh lavender sprig before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg