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Lavender Gin Fizz - A Fresh, Floral Twist on a Classic Cocktail

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Gin: A London Dry or a floral gin works best.
  • Fresh lemon juice: For brightness and acidity.
  • Lavender simple syrup: Made with culinary-grade dried lavender, sugar, and water.
  • Egg white or aquafaba: For the signature silky foam (optional but recommended).
  • Soda water: Chilled, for topping.
  • Ice: For shaking and chilling.
  • Garnish options: Lemon twist, lavender sprig, or a thin lemon wheel.

Method
 

  1. Make the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add 1–2 tablespoons culinary dried lavender, and steep 15–20 minutes. Strain and cool. Store in the fridge.
  2. Chill your glass: Place a Collins or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prep.
  3. Set up your shaker: Add 2 ounces gin, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1/2–3/4 ounce lavender syrup (to taste), and 1 egg white or 1/2 ounce aquafaba to a cocktail shaker.
  4. Dry shake: Seal and shake without ice for 10–15 seconds to build a silky foam.
  5. Wet shake: Add ice and shake again for 10–12 seconds to chill and dilute.
  6. Strain: Discard any ice from your glass if you used it to chill. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
  7. Top with soda: Gently add 2–3 ounces chilled soda water. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the foam.
  8. Garnish and serve: Add a lemon twist or a small lavender sprig. Serve immediately while it’s cold and bubbly.