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The Perfect Lavender Margarita

This Lavender Margarita is a refreshing floral twist on the classic cocktail. Made with homemade lavender simple syrup, fresh lime juice, tequila blanco, and Cointreau, it's perfectly balanced with citrus and subtle floral notes. Ideal for spring gatherings, summer entertaining, or a relaxing happy hour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steep Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Martinis
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or liquid measuring cup
  • serving glasses
  • Small plate (for salt or sugar)
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients

For the Lavender Syrup

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds

For the Lavender Margarita

  • 3 ounces tequila blanco
  • 1 ½ ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce homemade lavender syrup
  • Ice for shaking and serving
  • Coarse salt or coarse sugar for rimming the glasses
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water and coconut sugar over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
    A top-down view of a saucepan filled with light brown liquid, a wooden whisk inside, lime wedges, and a small bowl of juice nearby on a striped cloth.
  • Stir in the culinary lavender buds and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
    A pot of liquid with dried lavender and a wooden whisk, surrounded by lime wedges, a cup of juice, and a beige cloth on a white surface.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the lavender buds. Let it cool completely before using. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    A glass pitcher filled with purple liquid sits on a striped cloth, surrounded by lime wedges, lavender sprigs, and other ingredients on a white surface.
  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of each serving glass.
    A hand rubs a lime wedge on the rim of a margarita glass, with a bottle of liquor and a cocktail shaker nearby on a white surface.
  • Dip the rims into coarse salt or coarse sugar until evenly coated. Fill the glasses with fresh ice and set aside.
    A person rims a glass with sugar on a wooden plate, surrounded by a bottle of yellow liquid, a cocktail shaker, lime wedge, and scattered dried herbs.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    A cocktail shaker with ice is on a tiled surface, surrounded by lime wedges, a metal cap, a striped cloth, a glass bottle, and scattered herbs.
  • Add the tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and 1 ounce of the lavender syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the cocktail is well chilled.
  • Strain the margarita into the prepared glasses over fresh ice.
  • Garnish each drink with a lime wedge and a fresh lavender sprig before serving.
    Top view of a purple cocktail with ice, garnished with a lime wedge and lavender sprig, surrounded by lime slices, a bowl of sugar, and ingredients on a tiled surface.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade lavender only.
  • Adjust the amount of lavender syrup to make the cocktail sweeter or more floral.
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice provides the best flavor.
  • The lavender syrup can also be used in lemonade, iced tea, or sparkling water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg