Lavender Martini

There’s something effortlessly elegant about a cocktail that’s as beautiful as it tastes, and this Lavender Martini recipe from Ontario-based author and gardening expert Nikki Fotheringham is exactly that. With the delicate floral notes of homemade lavender simple syrup balanced by vodka and a hint of fresh lemon, this cocktail is perfect for brunches, lawn parties or a mother’s day celebration.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests with a sophisticated drink, explore new flavours in your home bar, or simply sip something fragrant and refreshing, this Lavender Martini delivers on every level. Plus, pairing it with homemade lavender simple syrup takes it from ordinary to extraordinary, giving you a cocktail that’s as charming to serve as it is to enjoy.

Ready to elevate your next cocktail hour? Let’s stir up a Lavender Martini that’s as versatile as it is unforgettable. (Don’t forget to stir – not shake – your Martini, to make sure none of the ice chips melt and dilute the drink)

Why make your own lavender syrup?

Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup elevates this cocktail — get the full step-by-step recipe here → lavender simple syrup recipe

More ways to enjoy lavender

Love floral flavours? Try lavender in sweet bites like Lavender Earl Grey Shorties for an elevated tea and dessert pairing.

Lavender Martini

Nikki Fotheringham

A perfectly balanced floral cocktail with the delicate notes of lavender simple syrup, vodka, and fresh lemon. Elegant, refreshing, and ideal for brunch, dinner parties, or a relaxing evening at home.

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Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 2 oz ( 60 ml) vodka
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lavender Simple Syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 sprig fresh lavender for garnish

Instructions

 

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice and stir gently until mixed. Strain into a Martini glass and garnish with a fresh sprig of lavender.

Keyword floral cocktail, lavender cocktail, lavender martini

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Excerpted from Taste Buds by Nikki Fotheringham. Copyright © 2024 Nikki Fotheringham. Photographs by Laura Berman. Published by Appetite an imprint of Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.