5 from 27 votes
Lavender Collins
Lavender Collins blends gin, lemon juice, and a homemade lavender syrup, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing floral cocktail. The lavender syrup is made by steeping dried lavender and combining it with sugar syrup, lending a delicate herbal note. Served chilled with lemon and lavender garnishes, it offers a light, crisp texture with balanced citrus and floral flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
1
Servings
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce Lavender syrup see below
- sparkling water
For Lavender Syrup
- 1/4 cup dried lavender
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons
Garnishes (Optional)
- lemon slices
- lavender sprigs make sure they are clean and non-toxic
Instructions
To Make The Lavender Syrup:
- Add 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup lavender to a sauce pan, bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain out flowers and discard.
- In a clean saucepan, add 1/2 cup of sugar and 3 Tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in lavender liquid. Whisk until fully combined, remove from heat and transfer to a storage container.
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To Make Drink:
- Add gin, lemon juice and lavender syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold, then strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of sparkling water, then gently stir. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Drink
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Drink | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.