The Flavor Feed: Lavender
Lavender in cocktails? Now that’s what we call flower power!
This fragrant bloom has been keeping things fresh behind the bar, adding a pop of botanical flair to drinks that feel both timeless and totally on-trend.
With its dreamy, floral aroma, lavender plays well with everything, from gin and vodka to tequila and whiskey. It’s like that effortlessly cool friend who gets along with everyone.
Bartenders love using lavender in all kinds of ways—think lavender syrups, infused spirits, aromatic mists, and even as a pretty purple garnish. It shines in classics like a Lavender Collins or a Lavender Gimlet but also adds a surprising twist to bold creations like a Lavender Margarita or a floral take on an Old Fashioned.
The enduring appeal of lavender lies in its ability to feel both nostalgic and novel. While its floral essence can evoke a sense of timeless charm, modern bartenders are constantly finding new ways to incorporate it—often by balancing its floral notes with bright citrus, fresh herbs, or a touch of sweetness.
The Flavor Feed: Lavender
The delicate, floral flavor of lavender adds a unique and balanced sweetness to beverages and desserts, as well as beautiful purple hue. Lavender is best suited for coffees, cocktails, lemonades, sodas and more, and brings the essence of the spring season to your glass.
Did you know?
There are over 45 different species of lavender, each with a slightly different aroma and flavor! English lavender is often the go-to for culinary uses, including cocktails. Lavender essential oil has many potential benefits for sleep, anxiety, and depression, infections, hair loss, and more.
Lavender 75
Ingredients
¾ oz. Gin
½ oz. Monin Lavender Syrup
¼ oz. Monin Ube Syrup
½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Champagne
Preparation
Shake and strain.
Combine ingredients in a shaker in order listed except champagne.
Cap and shake vigorously.
Strain into chilled glass.
Fill with sparkling beverage.
Add garnish and serve.
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