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Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail

June 28, 2016 93 Comments

Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail in a Glass Rimmed with Sugar and Garnished with Lemon and Lavender

Light, Fresh and Lemony with just a hint of lavender, this Lavender Lemonade Martini is a fantastic summer libation and it’s beautiful to boot!

Lavender Lemonade Martini

This month’s Progressive Eats is hosted by Laura Kumin from the blog ‘Mother Would Know‘ and is all about ‘Summer Bounty’ which meant we could include fresh vegetables, fruits and/or herbs that you would typically associate with summertime. I decided to go the herb route mostly because I was dying to make this Lavender Lemonade Martini again and share it with you; it’s really a great cocktail.

I love lemon all the time but I don’t think there is anything much more refreshing than an ice cold lemon flavored drink in the summer. My favorites include homemade lemonade, lemon drop martinis, limoncello, and this Lavender Lemonade Cocktail that my daughter enjoyed at a local restaurant. This cocktail was first published several years ago before I started my Friday Cocktail series and I thought it time to share again with more people; it’s such a quintessential summer drink.

My daughter Lauren worked at Nordstom’s at that time in their Visual Department. Her team made everything look pretty and yes, she was one of the Christmas elves who transformed the store overnight from business as usual the day before Thanksgiving to a holiday wonderland the day after. Each year they host a nice dinner for staff for the holidays. After one particular Christmas season, she came home with instructions, “You have to make this lemon lavender cocktail that I had at Beatrice and Woodsley!”

Lavender Lemonade Martini

She said it reminded her of a lemon drop martini but with lavender infused vodka. I wasn’t inclined to make that effort until summer when I thought it just seemed most appropriate; mostly because I was growing lavender in my garden and wanted to use my own. Since that time, I’ve moved and left behind my own lavender fields (pictured below) so I’m starting fresh. Three mid size plants went into the ground last week so there will be limited harvesting this year…but I was able to pluck enough for this drink. Score!

You may have read or heard at some time about insuring you use culinary lavender for food or drinks. That’s a good call to remember if you’re buying it but when I plant bushes in the garden I use what I have; I think the variety in the ground now is Provence and it was perfect in this drink. Keeping it culinary means never using pesticides, that’s my theory.

I’ve also used lavender for bouquets at my kitchen table and in my bedroom, for making sachets for gifts, and of course for some favorite treats. In addition to this cocktail I love lavender shortbread and this Lemon Ricotta Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Herbs – run, don’t walk if you like the sound of this match; it is to die for. The photo? Sorry, not so much.

I decided to use Ketel One Vodka for this cocktail. I was recently invited to a Vodka Tasting put on by Ketel One at a local golf club and it was both fun and enlightening. One of the owners, Carl Nolet, Jr., led the tasting and trust me when I say it was enlightening; it was almost shocking. I was completely surprised at the differences between a couple of premium brands. I thought them significant and the quality of the Ketel One product was beyond evident.

Ketel One Vodka

Devoid of a medicinal note that was inherent in the others and especially when infused with either orange or lemon, the Ketel One was bright and citrusy, not sweet and overdone. I admit I’m now a huge fan; the difference was discernible and now there’s no going back, I’ve got a new favorite brand. I was especially pleased to get a signed bottle from Mr. Nolet but I didn’t let that stop me; it will be used!

I thought at first of infusing some vodka with the lavender but instead chose to make a lavender simple syrup and that was a good call. I wasn’t sure just how many uses I would find for lavender vodka; except to have one of these every day…wait, maybe I should have done that??!! So easy, so refreshing…really, really good (can you TELL I liked it!).

As far as making homemade lemonade, the real secret is to make it using a simple syrup so you don’t have to worry about the sugar dissolving. In this case, I infused the simple syrup with lavender; let it cool completely and then it was added to lemon juice and vodka for this oh so refreshing Lavender Lemonade Martini. That’s it…three ingredients; could not be simpler.

Lavender Lemonade Martini

This one is pretty, lemony and so important in these dog days of summer…a super COLD cocktail! Goes down very easy…hope you enjoy one too and to you I say Cheers!

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Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month we’re featuring Summer Bounty, hosted by Laura Kumin, who blogs at Mother Would Know. Our theme features fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits associated with summer in a menu that we hope you’ll enjoy!

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from house to house, enjoying a different course at each location. With Progressive Eats, a theme is chosen each month, members share recipes suitable for a delicious meal or party, and you can hop from blog to blog to check them out.

Summer Bounty

Appetizers

  • Middle Eastern Zucchini Tahini Eggplant Dip from Mother Would Know
  • Dill Caprese Bruschetta from Jenni Field’s Pastry Chef Online
  • Mediterranean Salsa Brushetta from Foodhunter’s Guide

Main Courses

  • Bruschetta Pizza from The Redheaded Baker
  • Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Tomato Tart from The Wimpy Vegetarian

Desserts 

  • Blueberry White Chocolate Tart from Stetted
  • Mile High Strawberry Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Pretty as a Peach Shortbread  (gluten-free) from The Heritage Cook

Beverages

  • Blueberry Lavender Shrub Syrup from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
  • Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail (You’re Here!)

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Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail in a Glass Rimmed with Sugar and Garnished with Lemon and Lavender

Yield: 2 Cocktails

Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail

Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail in a Glass Rimmed with Sugar and Garnished with Lemon and Lavender

A lovely, light and lemony cocktail with a hint of lavender; the perfect summer sipper.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the lavender simple syrup:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 sprigs of lavender

For the cocktail:

  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 oz vodka, chilled

To Garnish:

  • Sugar for rimming
  • Additional lavender sprigs
  • Lemon slices, halved

Instructions

To Make the Simple Syrup:

  1. Combine the sugar and water in a pot on the stove and bring to a boil; cook only until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add lavender sprigs and allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally.

To Make the Cocktail:

  1. Rim the edge of two martini glasses with a lemon slice and dip the edge into sugar (I like cake decorating sugar with larger crystals)
  2. Strain the lavender simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and add the lemon juice and vodka. Shake until VERY cold.
  3. Pour the lemonade/vodka mixture through a strainer into a cocktail glass. I prefer it without ice but if you prefer, put some crushed ice into the glass first.
  4. Garnish with lavender sprigs and lemon slices.

Notes

This is also a delightful drink without the vodka if serving to non drinkers or children!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 0gSugar: 54gProtein: 0g

The nutritional information is computer-generated and only an estimate.

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    August 7, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    How much lavender simple syrup do you add to the drink?
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  3. Sallie Durette says

    July 6, 2018 at 1:44 am

    I don't know if you'll receive this in time to reply for my upcoming party. The lavender lemonade cocktail sounds amazing - how would you suggest I adapt this if I wanted to make it in a beverage dispenser? Do you think it would work without the cocktail shaker?
    Reply
    • Barb says

      July 6, 2018 at 10:24 am

      Hi Sallie...hope I caught you in time! Because there is nothing fizzy to go flat, there's no reason you can prepare this ahead of time. The only thing is how to make sure it's cold enough so in lieu of shaking with ice, it would have to be refrigerated until very cold. Since the ice shaking actually adds a bit of water to the mix as the ice is diluted in the process, I would suggest you could also add some ice to the mix in your container to help keep it cold. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  4. Megan | Stetted says

    July 18, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Love the floral aspect to this. Just perfect for summer.
    Reply
  5. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:30 am

    I feel like I need to make a batch of lavender simple syrup asap! This is the perfect summer sip - light, refreshing, and so beautiful.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      July 2, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Do it! Good on so many things; even something as simple as just a bit on vanilla ice cream is delicious.
      Reply
  6. laura@motherwouldknow says

    June 28, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    It's incredibly hot and humid in DC today, so reading this post, I could just about dive into the glass. I don't have any fields of lavender - or even a few lavender plants. Can I use the dried culinary lavender I got at the farmers market last year? It still smells lovely. While it's not on a stem, I could wrap it in cheese cloth before submerging it in the simple syrup and then could remove it easily before straining the simple syrup into the glass.
    Reply
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