Herbal Lavender Gin Collins
A floral and herbal cocktail blending gin with lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice, topped with soda for a light and aromatic experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, lavender syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz lavender syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 for garnish lavender sprig
- 1 for garnish lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz lavender syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
- Step 3: Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail mixture into the glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to integrate.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig placed vertically and a lemon wheel on the rim for visual appeal.
