Floral, citrusy and just a little bit fancy, this lavender elderflower martini is what I make when I want something pretty in a glass. The secret is homemade lavender syrup. Shake it up in five minutes and it tastes like a spring garden.
Pairs with: our Lavender Cocktail Infusion Mixology Kit, a fun gift for lavender lovers.
Ingredients
2 oz vodka or gin
.5 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1 oz Lavender Simple Syrup (or Monin Lavender Syrup in a pinch)
.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Twist of lemon, for garnish
Directions
Combine the vodka or gin, elderflower liqueur, lavender syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake well.
Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve it up or on the rocks.
Pro Tips
No elderflower liqueur? No sweat. In a pinch I add a muddled strawberry, a splash of grapefruit liqueur, or a tiny splash of grenadine.
Want the wow factor? Add a little edible glitter. It looks gorgeous in photos and adds just the right amount of fun.