Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Keyword: floral cocktails
Servings: 1
Enjoy a refreshing Lavender Paloma with a balance of floral and tart. It's the go-to drink for a relaxing day. Try it now.
Lavender Paloma
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1/2 oz Lavender Simple Syrup see below instructions for making this
- 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Club Soda to top
- A sprig of lavender and a grapefruit slice for garnish
Lavender Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Dried Lavender Flowers
Make the Lavender Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat, add the dried lavender flowers, and let steep for about 20 minutes.
Strain the mixture, discarding the lavender. Let the syrup cool.
Make the Lavender Paloma
In a cocktail shaker, combine the blanco tequila, lavender simple syrup, fresh grapefruit and lime juice with ice.
Shake well until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with a sprig of lavender and a slice of grapefruit.