Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic gin cocktails, Gin, lavender bitters, lavender syrup, Lime Juice, Sparkling Water, Sparkling Water Cocktails
Servings: 1
Mix the Base: In a cocktail shaker or directly in the glass, combine lime juice, lavender syrup, gin, and lavender bitters.
Shake or Stir: If using a shaker, add ice and shake briefly. Otherwise, stir well in the glass.
Serve: Pour into a highball or stemmed glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with Sparkling Water: Gently add sparkling water and stir lightly to mix.
Garnish: Add a lime slice and one or two sprigs of lavender for a fragrant, elegant touch.
Pro Tips
- Use culinary-grade lavender syrup (like Monin or homemade) to avoid artificial or overly sweet flavors.
- For a softer flavor, use fewer bitters or swap for orange or citrus bitters.
- For a stronger herbal kick, use a gin with pronounced floral or citrus notes like Hendrick’s, Empress 1908, or Botanist.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink cold longer without watering it down.