The Lavender Nest (Lavender & Lemon Easter Mocktail)
A gently floral Easter mocktail with lavender simple syrup, fresh lemon, and tonic water. Calming, aromatic, and built for slow spring afternoons.
Equipment
- 1 Glass
- 1 Small saucepan for making lavender syrup
- 1 Fine mesh strainer for straining lavender from syrup
- 1 Large ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup steep 1 tbsp dried lavender in 1:1 sugar syrup for 20 min, strain
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Tonic water chilled, to top
- Ice cubes
- 1 fresh lavender sprig or lemon twist garnish
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup ahead — steep dried culinary lavender in equal parts sugar and water for 20 minutes, strain and cool.
- Combine lavender syrup, lemon juice, and honey in a glass. Stir until honey dissolves. Taste and adjust.
- Add ice cubes.
- Top with tonic water poured slowly down the inside edge of the glass.
- Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig or lemon twist and serve.
Notes
The lavender syrup can be made up to a week ahead and refrigerated. Taste before adding ice — adjust sweetness and tartness at that stage. Monin Lavender Syrup works as a convenient shortcut if you don't want to make the syrup from scratch.
