Songbird Lavender Lemonade Cooler
A floral and citrusy cooler with lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice, ideal for a relaxed sunny afternoon. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, vodka 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 140 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
- 1 oz lavender syrup
- 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 fresh lavender sprig
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 1 oz lavender syrup, 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1.5 oz vodka.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water gently to preserve bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh lavender sprig vertically inside the glass and resting a lemon wheel on the rim.








