Description
Sweet lavender margarita whispers Mexican cocktail magic with its delicate floral notes and smooth tequila embrace. Cool summer sips promise refreshing moments that transport you to a breezy coastal cantina.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 45 ml (1 ½ ounces) tequila blanco
- 30 ml (1 ounce) Cointreau or triple sec
Citrus and Sweeteners:
- 30 ml (1 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 15 ml (½ ounce) lavender simple syrup
Lavender Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- 120 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (or 2 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers)
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
Garnish:
- Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
- Lavender sprigs or lime wedges
Instructions
- Transform the cocktail glass rim with a zesty lime rub, then delicately coat the edge with either fine salt or sparkling sugar crystals to create a decorative and flavor-enhancing border.
- Assemble the cocktail components inside a chilled metal shaker: pour the vibrant tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, aromatic lavender-infused simple syrup, and smooth orange liqueur into the vessel.
- Generously fill the shaker with pristine ice cubes, creating a frosty environment that will chill and marry the liquid ingredients.
- Energetically shake the sealed cocktail shaker, allowing the ingredients to blend and become thoroughly chilled, creating a harmonious and well-integrated beverage.
- Select a glass and fill it with crisp ice cubes to maintain the drink’s refreshing temperature.
- Carefully strain the lavender-kissed margarita mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring a smooth and elegant pour.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the cocktail with a delicate sprig of fresh lavender or a light dusting of dried lavender petals, adding an aromatic and visually appealing final touch.
Notes
- Craft a smooth, vibrant rim by gently pressing the glass into fine, flavored salt or colored sugar for an elegant presentation.
- Ensure maximum flavor extraction by shaking the cocktail with vigor, creating tiny ice shards that enhance the drink’s texture and chill.
- Customize the sweetness level by adjusting lavender simple syrup quantity, making it perfect for those who prefer lighter or more intense floral notes.
- Elevate the cocktail’s complexity by experimenting with different tequila varieties like blanco, reposado, or añejo to discover unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg