This Lavender Lemon Drop Martini is a floral, citrusy twist on the classic cocktailโlight, refreshing, and just fancy enough to feel like a treat. If youโre looking for an easy spring cocktail that tastes like sunshine and garden parties, this is it!
Iโve been craving a homemade lemon drop since the first bag of Meyer lemons hit the market, and while I debated saving this one for Motherโs Day, itโs just too good to wait. A fresh sip with a floral twist feels perfectly fancy for Easterโbecause nothing says spring like a Lavender Lemon Drop Martini in a chilled floral coupe.
Join me in this perfect moment, and trust that we’ll use the rest of the bag of dried lavender for lemonade all summer long.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for these Lavender Lemon Drop Martinis:
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Vodka or gin โ You decide the vibe: vodka keeps things classic and crisp, while gin adds a garden party flair with its botanical notes.
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Orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) โ A splash of citrusy sweetness to round out the tart lemon and floral lavender.
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Lavender syrup โ Homemade is best (and easiest), and it gives this cocktail its soft, fragrant signature.
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Dried lavender petals โ The real-deal floral noteโmake sure itโs culinary lavender so itโs not overly perfumed.
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Hot water โ Helps steep the petals and coax out their dreamy aroma.
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Granulated sugar โ Because a syrupโs gotta be sweet, and sugar balances all that tangy citrus with just the right amount of syrupy smoothness.
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Fresh lemon juice โ Bright, punchy, and the backbone of this lemon dropโdonโt even think about using the stuff from the bottle.
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Sugar-lemon zest rim โ Because sparkle belongs everywhere, especially on the rim of a martini glass.
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Lavender sprig โ The floral flourish that makes this cocktail look as fancy as it tastes.
Letโs start with the magic: the lavender syrup. This part smells like lxury and takes less than 10 minutes, promise. Steep dried lavender petals in hot water and sugar for about five minutesโjust enough to pull out all that delicate, floral flavor without it tasting like our great auntโs bathroom sachet. Strain the syrup into a clean jar, let it cool, and stash it in the fridge. Youโll have enough for a few rounds of cocktailsโor to drizzle into lemonade, iced tea, or a sleepytime tea.
Once your homemade lavender syrup is cooled we can officially declare it cocktail oโclock.
Start by popping a coupe glass in the freezer (because a chilled glass is the kind of detail that makes makes all the difference). While that chills, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka or ginโdepending on whether you want botanical and breezy or clean and classicโplus a splash of orange liqueur, a good squeeze of lemon juice, and a pour of that floral syrup you just made.
Shake it like you mean it until the shaker feels frosty in your hands. Before you pour, take one more joyful step and zhuzh the rim of your chilled glass with a mix of lemon zest and sugarโfor a hint of sparkle. Strain the perfectly shaken martini into the glass, top with a delicate sprig of lavender and take an easy, slow sip. Itโs spring in a glass, no notes.
This Lavender Lemon Drop is the breezy, floral cocktail your Easter brunch deservesโpretty, punchy, and just the right amount of fancy. If youโre skipping the booze this year (or want something for the kids’ table), whip up a batch of Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade! The color along is incredible!
Cheers, friends!
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Lavender Lemon Drop Martinis
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: makes 1 cocktail but enough syrup for several 1x
- Category: drinks, brunch, holiday
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or gin (you decide the vibe)
- ยฝ oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau, whateverโs stocked in your bar cart)
- ยฝโ1 oz lavender syrup (recipe below, and yes, itโs worth making from scratch)
- ยพ oz fresh lemon juice
- Sugar-lemon zest rim, for sparkle
- A sprig of lavender, for that final touch
For the Lavender syrup:
- 2 tbsp dried lavender petals
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
Instructions
- Prep the Glass:ย Pop a coupe glass in the freezer while you shake things up. A chilled glass is a pro move.
- Shake It Up:ย 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 frostyโabout 20 seconds.
- The Rim Game:ย 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.
- ย 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:ย Steep the lavender in hot water for 2 minutesโjust 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.
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