Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka or gin (you decide the vibe)
- 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
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: 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.