Spring

Lavender Margarita

August 13, 2015
5
1 Ratings
Photo by Katherine Hysmith
  • Makes 1 drink
Author Notes

For when you're feeling French, but your Texas twang can't quite be subdued. —KC Hysmith

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Lavender Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers
  • Lavender Margarita
  • dried lavender + sugar
  • ice
  • 1 tablespoon lavender syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
  • juice of one lime
  • splash of seltzer
  • lavender sprig
Directions
  1. Make the lavender simple syrup: In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Put the lavender in a mesh tea bag or metal tea ball and add to the pan. Stir to ensure no sugar sticks to the bottom of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and let the syrup steep and cool. Discard the lavender, strain if necessary, and transfer to an airtight container or Mason jar.
  2. Wet the rim of a glass and dip in a mixture of dried lavender and sugar. Fill the glass with ice and top with lavender syrup, tequila, lime juice, and a splash of seltzer. Garnish with a sprig of lavender and serve.

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1 Review

Reed K. July 31, 2018
I made one of these last weekend before I saw this recipe. It's so good! I also make elderflower margaritas with elderflower syrup. I love the subtle floral with the tequila and lime :)