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Lavender limoncello cocktail garnished with fresh lavender and lemon on a marble surface. A refreshing floral lemon drink with a light purple gradient.
Hannah Cooking

Lavender Limoncello Cocktail

A refreshing lavender limoncello cocktail made with homemade lavender syrup, fresh lemon, and prosecco for a floral Italian-inspired spritz. Light, elegant, and perfect for spring and summer entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Syrup Steeping 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lavender Simple Syrup (Makes ~1 cup)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender Not decorative lavender
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional
Cocktail (Per Serving)
  • 2 oz Limoncello Chilled
  • 1 oz Lavender simple syrup
  • ½ oz Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 oz Prosecco Chilled
  • 1 cup Ice
Garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh lavender
  • 1 slice Lemon wheel

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For making lavender syrup
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To strain lavender buds
  • 1 Cocktail shaker or stirring glass For mixing base
  • 1 Jigger Accurate measuring
  • 1 Wine glass or coupe For serving
  • 1 Bar spoon Gentle stirring

Method
 

  1. Combine water and sugar, heat until dissolved. Add lavender, steep 30 minutes, strain, chill.
  2. Fill serving glass with ice.
  3. Add limoncello, lavender syrup, and lemon juice over ice.
  4. Top gently with prosecco.
  5. Add lavender sprig and lemon wheel; serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used