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Lemon Lavender Gin Fizz

Jim "Smokehouse" Daniels
The Lemon Lavender Gin Fizz is a delightful cocktail that perfectly balances zesty lemon and aromatic lavender, creating an invigorating drink ideal for warm weather or special gatherings. The combination of gin, fresh lemon juice, and lavender syrup results in a vibrant flavor profile that dances on the palate. Topped with sparkling water, this fizzy concoction not only quenches your thirst but also serves as a beautiful centerpiece for any occasion.
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Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Jigger (or measuring tool)
  • Strainer
  • Glass (highball or similar)
  • Spoon for stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz lavender syrup
  • Sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Lemon slice and lavender sprig for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • To make the Lemon Lavender Gin Fizz, begin by filling a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and lavender syrup, then shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice, and top it off with sparkling water.
  • Stir gently to combine, and if desired, garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of lavender for an elegant touch.

Notes

This cocktail is built on the 2:1:1 sour framework — spirit, citrus, sweetener — with carbonation added post-shake to preserve CO2 lift. The aromatic coherence between gin and lavender is not accidental: both ingredients share linalool as a primary volatile compound, which means they amplify rather than compete with each other in the glass. Citric acid from fresh lemon juice drops the finished drink's pH to approximately 3.2–3.8, sharpening flavor perception and suppressing ethanol heat at the palate. Shake vigorously with ice for 12–15 seconds to reach proper dilution and chill (exterior of shaker should approach 25°F / -4°C), then strain over fresh ice and add sparkling water gently to maintain carbonation. Over-steeped lavender syrup will introduce camphor bitterness — keep steep time under 15 minutes at a low simmer. Finished drink ABV is approximately 12–14% depending on gin proof and sparkling water volume.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 10mgSugar: 17g
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