Lavender Gin Cocktail (Gin Fizz)
This isn't your average gin fizz! You'll absolutely love this Lavender Gin Cocktail. It's light and refreshing, floral, citrusy, and a little creamy from the foamy egg white! It comes together quicky and is truly a delight!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
Lavender simple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon butterfly pea flowers optional, gives the syrup a natural purple color!
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice optional, reacts with the butterfly pea flowers to lighten the color of the syrup
- 1 cup sugar 200g
Lavender gin fizz
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce lavender simple syrup
- 1.5 ounces gin
- 1 whole egg white
- Ice for the cocktail shaker
- Garnish with lavender buds
Instructions
Lavender simple syrup
- Add the water, lavender, and butterfly pea flowers to a pot. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add in the optional squeeze of lemon to make the water turn from blueish to purple.1.5 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds, 1 tablespoon butterfly pea flowers, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Next, strain the lavender water mixture into a separate container through a metal sieve. Discard the flowers. Add the lavender water mixture back to the pot over low heat. Add in the sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove it from the heat. Allow it to cool down completely before making this drink.1 cup sugar
Lavender gin cocktail
- Add lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, gin, and an egg white to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to create a foamy top.½ ounce lemon juice, 1 ounce lavender simple syrup, 1.5 ounces gin, 1 whole egg white
- Add ice to the shaker, and shake again to chill. Strain into a glass, and garnish with lavender buds. Enjoy!Ice for the cocktail shaker, Garnish with lavender buds
Notes
- Use raw egg whites safely. If you're nervous about consuming raw eggs, we'd recommend taking a look at this great guide for more information on consuming them safely. Our tips are to use the highest quality eggs you can find, wash them off, and keep them really cold before consuming. You don't want them to come to room temperature as this will breed more bacteria.
- Cool the simple syrup. Make the lavender simple syrup in advance to allow it time to cool, or else it will melt the ice!
- Use fresh lemon juice. There's just no exception for fresh lemon juice in this recipe considering there are so few ingredients!
- Chill the glass. Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving. This will help keep your drink colder for longer and is especially important because we aren't serving this drink over ice.
- Use fresh ice. Ice that has been in the freezer for a while can start to taste like whatever is around it because it begins to absorb odors. For a great-tasting drink, use fresh ice!
- Balance the flavors. Lavender can have a strong aroma and flavor, so adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste. If making this for the first time, start with a little and add more if you want more.
- Double-strain the cocktail. This will remove any lemon solids and chunks of egg for a smooth texture to the drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg