Refreshing Lemon Lavender Prosecco Cocktail
A light, floral, and sparkling cocktail combining fresh lemon juice, lavender-infused simple syrup, and bubbly prosecco. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry or extra dry prosecco
- 2 large fresh lemons (juice and thin slices for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 1/2 cup water (for steeping lavender and making syrup)
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the lavender simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon dried lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor, then remove from heat.
- Strain the syrup: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar. Press lightly on the lavender buds with a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Juice the lemons: While the syrup cools, juice 2 large lemons to yield about 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice. Set aside. Thinly slice one lemon for garnish.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the cooled lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to blend.
- Add prosecco: Slowly pour one 750 ml bottle of chilled prosecco into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine—avoid vigorous stirring to keep the bubbles intact.
- Serve immediately: Pour the cocktail into champagne flutes over a few ice cubes if desired. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a small sprig of fresh lavender.
Notes
Do not oversteep the lavender syrup to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Keep prosecco chilled and stir gently to preserve bubbles. Adjust sweetness by adding more lavender syrup if desired. Prepare syrup ahead and refrigerate for up to a week. Serve cocktail immediately after mixing to enjoy fresh bubbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (150 ml) per se
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
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