Lavender Love Potion Cocktail With Floral Notes And Fresh Lemon

So you’re tryin to impress someone… maybe it’s date night maybe, it’s just you with a cute playlist. Either way the Lavender Love Potion gets it. It’s soft floral kinda flirty and looks like a whole mood in a glass.

It’s got that ‘wait, what is this’ vibe from the second you set it down. Purple gin brings the drama, lavender keeps it chill and lemon gives it the little zing that stops it from being too sweet. Add bubbles and suddenly you’re sipping something that feels way fancier than the five minutes it took to make.

This cocktail fits anywhere… romantic dinner or solo glow-up night. It’s a little calming, a little bold and kinda magical without being obvious about it.

What’s in a Lavender Love Potion and Why It Works

The Lavender Love Potion is part floral part citrus and fully cute without being too precious. It’s built on indigo gin which gets that color from natural botanicals like butterfly pea flower… yeah it’s a thing.

Then you’ve got lavender syrup bringing in the floral notes and fresh lemon juice to brighten everything up, so it doesn’t taste like perfume.

Lavender’s been around forever in herbal teas, candles and now cocktails. People have tied it to calm and all kinds of soft vibes for centuries. Makes sense that it found its way into a drink that’s equal parts pretty and chill.

And that color? The second it hits the glass it kinda speaks for itself. You don’t even have to try hard. It just is. Add sparkling water for the fizz and it goes from cute to wow in like two seconds.

How to Mix a Lavender Love Potion at Home Without Stressing It

You don’t need to be a pro to make the Lavender Love Potion taste and look like you planned ahead. It’s all about small moves that make a big difference.

• Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled stuff makes it weird. Fresh keeps it bright and balanced.
• Go for a quality lavender syrup: Cheap ones taste like hand soap. Look for something natural or make your own if you’re feelin extra.
• Shake it like you mean it: You want that syrup and citrus to mix fully with the gin. A lazy shake just won’t cut it.
• Add sparkling water last: Keeps the bubbles from going flat and makes the drink feel light.
• Chill your glass first: Throw it in the freezer for a minute while you prep. Makes the whole thing taste crisper and look more polished.
• Don’t skip the garnish: A lavender sprig or lemon twist finishes the drink and gives it that final touch that says you know what you’re doing.

Quick to make easy to flex and it still feels like a whole event. That’s the Lavender Love Potion way.

What to Snack On While You Sip a Lavender Love Potion

The Lavender Love Potion is light floral and a little sweet so your snacks should match that energy. Think soft not heavy pretty but easy. You want bites that vibe with the drink not overpower it.

Goat cheese with honey: Creamy tangy and just sweet enough to bounce off the citrus and lavender.

Shortbread cookies: Buttery and simple they let the floral notes shine without getting in the way.

Lemon bars or citrus tarts: Bright and zesty snacks keep the drink feeling fresh and sharp.

Fruit and herb salad: Try berries with mint or basil for something light that mirrors the cocktail’s botanical vibes.

Prosciutto and melon: A little salty a little sweet and kind of perfect with all those floral citrusy sips.

These aren’t full meals just little moments to make your drink feel even more like a whole vibe. Keep it easy and let the Lavender Love Potion stay the star.

How to Make the Perfect Lavender Love Potion

This Lavender Love Potion is a refreshing cocktail that marries floral notes with the botanicals of indigo gin. The result is a fragrant, slightly sweet beverage that offers a taste of summer in every sip.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Indigo Gin
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon juice
• Sparkling water to top off
• Lavender sprigs for garnish
• Ice

Zero-proof version: Use non-alcoholic gin or a mix of lavender lemonade and a splash of soda water… all the look and taste with none of the buzz.

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Glass: Fill a cocktail glass with ice to chill while you mix the drink.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the indigo gin, lavender syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain and Serve: Remove the ice from your cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
4. Top Off: Add a splash of sparkling water to give your potion a refreshing fizz.
5. Garnish: Finish with a sprig of lavender for an elegant touch and serve immediately.

Prep Times

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 1 cocktail
• Calories: 343 kcal
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 63g

Switch It Up: Lavender Love Potion Variations

Once you’ve got the classic Lavender Love Potion down it’s easy to remix it based on your mood or what’s in your kitchen. Same vibe… just a little different energy.

• Try vodka instead of gin: If you’re not into botanicals vodka keeps it clean and lets the lavender shine.
• Use lavender bitters: If syrup’s too sweet go for bitters to keep the floral flavor subtle and dry.
• Top with tonic instead of sparkling water: It adds a slight bitterness and gives it more of a grown up edge.

If you wish to try some more gin cocktails, perhaps try a gin gimlet or a pink gin?

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Fall in love with the Lavender Love Potion! A delicate mix of lavender syrup, citrus, and gin for a drink that’s floral, elegant, and enchanting.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 60 ml Indigo Gin
• 30 ml lavender syrup
• 30 ml Fresh Lemon juice
• Sparkling water to top off
• Lavender sprigs for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Glass: Fill a cocktail glass with ice to chill while you mix the drink.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the indigo gin, lavender syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain and Serve: Remove the ice from your cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
4. Top Off: Add a splash of sparkling water to give your potion a refreshing fizz.
5. Garnish: Finish with a sprig of lavender for an elegant touch and serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version: Use non-alcoholic gin or a mix of lavender lemonade and a splash of soda water... all the look and taste with none of the buzz.

Nutrition Information:

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Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 1g

This nutrition information was automatically calculated by Nutritionix, but may not be 100% accurate.