Delicious Lavender Mocktail
This lavender mocktail is a refreshing and elegant non-alcoholic beverage that combines the delicate floral notes of lavender with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon.
Equipment
- 1500ml Water Jug with Removable Lid
- Culinary Lavender
- Elegant Tumblers
- Ice Cube Tray
- Saucepan
- Strainer
Ingredients
For the lavender syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp dried lavender
For the mocktail
- lavender syrup to taste
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup cold water
- ice
- lemon slices and lemon peel swirl to garnish
- fresh lavender or dried lavender buds to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender syrup by placing all ingredients in a pot and combining over medium heat until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Let the syrup simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let is sit to cool for 30 minutes before straining using a fine mesh strainer.
- Decant in a jar with a lid and let it come to room temperature.
- To mix your mocktail, add the water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and lavender syrup to a jug.
- Fill two glasses with ice and a couple of slices of lemon, then fill them with the mocktail mix.
- Garnish with some extra lavender and a lemon peel swirl and you're ready to serve!
Notes
The lavender syrup will last in the fridge for up to 8 weeks if placed in an airtight container.