Lavender Honey Sidecar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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A floral and sweet take on the classic Sidecar, blending cognac with fresh lemon and a touch of lavender honey syrup. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together cognac, fresh lemon juice, and lavender honey 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 165 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 165 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz cognac
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz lavender honey syrup
as needed ice cubes
for rimming sugar
1 for garnish lemon twist
1 for garnish dried lavender sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: Rim a coupe glass with lemon juice and dip it into fine sugar to create a delicate sugar rim. Chill the glass.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz cognac, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz lavender honey syrup.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and frosty.
Step 4: Double strain into the prepared coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
Step 5: Garnish with a twisted lemon peel expressed over the surface to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
Step 6: Place a small dried lavender sprig gently on the surface for aroma and visual appeal.