Lavender Lemon Spritz
Built on homemade lavender syrup from the garden, this spritz is floral, bright, and easy to make once you have the syrup in the fridge. The syrup keeps for three weeks — make a big batch.
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The Recipe
Lavender Lemon Spritz
Both versions start with the same lavender syrup. The cocktail adds vodka and prosecco; the mocktail swaps in sparkling water and a touch of honey.
- 1 oz vodka
- 🌸 ¾ oz lavender syrup (recipe below)
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz prosecco
- Splash of soda water
- Garnish: lavender sprig + lemon wheel
- 🌸 ¾ oz lavender syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Garnish: lavender sprig + lemon wheel
Make the Syrup
Homemade Lavender Syrup
This is the heart of the drink. Fresh or dried lavender both work — dried is more concentrated, so use less. The video above walks through the full process.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 🌸 2 tbsp dried lavender buds (or 4 tbsp fresh flowers)
In the Garden
Growing Lavender
Lavender is the most rewarding plant in the bar garden when conditions are right. The key is drainage — lavender will not survive in wet or heavy soil.
Bartender Notes
Tips for getting it right
Serve It With
Food & Occasion Pairings
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — replace the vodka with an extra splash of soda water and swap the prosecco for a good sparkling water or alcohol-free sparkling wine. The lavender syrup and fresh lemon do most of the work here, so the mocktail version is genuinely worth making.
You can, but use roughly double the amount — about 4 tablespoons of fresh flowers to 1 cup of water and sugar. Fresh lavender is more variable in intensity, so taste the syrup as it steeps and pull it off the heat as soon as it smells floral rather than soapy. Steep for no more than 10 minutes.
Any dry sparkling wine works — cava and crémant are both good and usually cheaper. For a completely different direction, sparkling water makes a lighter, less sweet drink. Avoid sweet sparkling wines like Moscato; the lavender syrup already brings the sweetness.
Stored in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge, lavender syrup keeps well for 2 to 3 weeks. If it starts to look cloudy or smells off before then, discard it. A small splash of vodka added to the syrup can extend the shelf life a little.
You can pre-mix the vodka, lavender syrup, and lemon juice up to a day ahead and keep it in the fridge. Add the prosecco and soda only when you're ready to serve — adding them early will make the drink flat.
Drink responsibly. Every mocktail on this site is just as good as the cocktail version. Enjoy the garden. Enjoy the bar. Be safe, be kind, and look after each other.