Lavender Margarita
This Lavender Margarita is a floral twist on the classic cocktail. The combination of zesty lime juice, sweet lavender simple syrup, and smooth silver tequila creates a refreshing, sophisticated drink perfect for springtime gatherings or anytime you want a bit of elegance in your glass.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice about 1 large lime
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup
- ½ oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Ice for shaking and serving
- Coarse salt or sugar for the rim optional
- Fresh lavender sprig and a lime wedge garnish
For homemade lavender simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried lavender and bring to a gentle simmer. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and strain out the lavender buds. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass.
- Dip the rim in coarse salt, sugar, or a lavender-sugar mix. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz lavender simple syrup, and ½ oz orange liqueur.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender and a lime wedge.