Sparkling Berry Lavender Collins

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A floral and fruity twist on the classic Collins, featuring muddled berries and delicate lavender syrup balanced with crisp gin and sparkling water. This French recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together London dry 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 160 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1/4 cup mixed fresh berries into a mixing glass and muddle gently until juices release but berries remain partially intact.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz lavender syrup into the mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes to remove berry bits.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz soda water and stir once lightly to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a lemon wheel floated on top and a fresh lavender sprig placed alongside the rim for aroma.

Related recipes