Description
Quench your thirst with refreshing Lemon Lavender Margaritas! This delightful twist on classic flavors combines zesty lemons and fragrant lavender for a sensational cocktail experience.
Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons: 1 cup lemon juice
- Lavender Syrup: 1/4 cup
- Tequila: 1/2 cup
- Triple Sec: 1/4 cup
- Ice: as needed
- Coarse Sea Salt: for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Prepare the Lavender Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar, along with dried lavender buds. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it steep for around 15 minutes before straining to remove the buds. This syrup will be the sweet base for your cocktails.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp, ensuring a smooth margarita.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lemon juice, lavender syrup, tequila, and triple sec. Shake well to chill and mix the flavors thoroughly.
- Rim the Glasses: Moisten the rim of your serving glasses with a lemon wedge, then dip them into coarse sea salt for that classic margarita touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Strain the cocktail mixture into your prepared glasses filled with ice. You can garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender, if desired, to elevate the aesthetics and aroma.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can’t compete.
- Chill Everything: Chill your glasses and ingredients for a more refreshing margarita experience.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to adjust sugar or lavender levels based on your personal taste!
- Mix in Advance: You can prepare the lemon and lavender mixture a few hours ahead for easy assembly at serving time.
- Garnish Wisely: Fresh herbs and edible flowers not only make your drink attractive but enhance the flavors too!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg