Lavender Margaritas
One of our favorite ways to kick off the weekend is with a beverage in hand, on the back patio. Sometimes it’s nice to just enjoy a cider or glass of wine, but mixing things up with a craft cocktail, such as Lavender Margaritas every now and again is also fun!
National tequila day was earlier this week, so the timing couldn’t be better for homemade batch of margaritas for happy hour at home! Mix in a little lavender simple syrup and fresh lavender from the garden for the ultimate summer cocktail!
If you grow lavender at home, this summer infused margarita is a must make!
The floral notes of the lavender can be a bit overpowering but when cooked down into a simple syrup, it becomes this deliciously smooth sweetener, that’s good on just about everything!
Including today’s margs, which I’m certain you’ll enjoy just as much as we have!
Lavender Margaritas
The lavender syrup is floral but not too sweet. When paired with the margarita its a little bit savory with that salty rim.
No margarita mix necessary for these, just quick to make fresh simple ingredients that are easy to prep in advance and serve!
Fragrant, floral and refreshing, this Lavender Margarita has summer written all over it!
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Lavender Margaritas
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 1x
- Category: Cocktails
Description
Homemade margaritas recipe with fresh squeezed lime juice, tequila, cointreau and homemade lavender simple syrup. A light and refreshing summer beverage!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup culinary lavender pods
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- Fresh squeezed juice from 5 limes
- 1.5 oz tequila x 3
- 3/4 oz lavender simple syrup x 3
- 1.5 cointreau (orange liqueur) x 2
- Kosher Salt for the rim
- Sprigs of lavender and lime wedges for garnish.
Instructions
Lavender Simple Syrup:
- Heat lavender pods, sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Boil for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool slightly then pour through a strainer.
- Transfer syrup to fridge until ready to use.
Lavender Margaritas:
- Rim three glasses lime juice and kosher salt.
- Fill glasses with cubed ice.
- Pour tequila, lime juice, cointreau and lavender simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake.
- Pour lavender margaritas evenly between 3 glasses.
- Garnish with springs of lavender and lime wedges.
- Cheers!
Notes
The lavender simple syrup will keep in the fridge for several weeks and can be made in advance to enjoy cocktails all month long!
The lavender margaritas can easily become mocktails by simply omitting the tequila and added sparkling soda in its place.
In addition to this beverage, use the lavender simple syrup in fresh lemonade or paired with ice cream sundaes or milkshakes! The possibilities are endless, but today I’ll enjoy mine in a margarita or two, since it’s been a long (short) week!
Join me and give this lavender margarita a try soon too!
Happy weekend!
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