Description
Indulge in the refreshing and aromatic blend of citrus and floral notes with this delightful Lemon Lavender Margarita. Perfect for a sunny day or a relaxing evening, this vegan and gluten-free cocktail is a must-try for any margarita lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Margarita:
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or triple sec)
- ½ ounce lavender simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon slices and dried lavender (for garnish)
- Salt or sugar (for rimming, optional)
Instructions
- Rim the Glass: If desired, rim your glass with salt or sugar by rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and dipping it into a shallow plate of your choice. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Prepare the Margarita: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and lavender simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon slice and a small pinch of dried culinary lavender.
Notes
- To make lavender simple syrup, combine ½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let steep for 10 minutes, then strain and cool. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- For a mocktail version, replace the tequila and orange liqueur with sparkling water and a splash of lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
