Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bridal Shower Drinks, floral cocktails, lavender cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, martini variations, orange liqueur cocktails, spring cocktails, vodka cocktails
Servings: 1
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lavender syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz orange liqueur
- 2 dashes lavender bitters
- Sugar for rimming the glass
- Lemon twist and sprig of lavender for garnish
Spread sugar on a small plate. Rub the rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge, then dip into the sugar to coat. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, lavender syrup, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and lavender bitters.
Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold.
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of lavender.
Pro Tips
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Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
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If lavender syrup is unavailable, make your own by infusing simple syrup with dried lavender buds.
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Keep your martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for extra chill.