How to Make the Perfect Lavender Gin and Tonic

Gin and tonic is a classic for a reason, but just because something is a classic does not mean it can’t be improved! Put a fresh new twist on your cocktail hour with this delightfully easy and absolutely delicious Lavender Gin and Tonic recipe!

I adore sipping a refreshing gin and tonic after a long week or at a delicious dinner party, but sometimes I crave something a little fresher.

That is why I know you will love this cocktail update! The fantastic lavender flavor makes the gin positively bloom with soothing floral flavors.

So stir up something lively and fresh with this incredible Lavender Gin and Tonic recipe!

National Gin and Tonic Day is on April 9th!

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🥘 Ingredients

• Cubed Ice: Remember larger cubes melt slower!
• Gin: This is where things get fun! Choosing a great spirit can make or break the drink. See my tips on picking the right gin below!
• Lavender Syrup: I love homemade lavender syrup, but if you’re in a rush grab a bottle from your local cocktail supply or grocery store.
• Tonic - one high ball glass holds 240 ml (1 cup) to 350 ml (1 ½ cups)
• Lime Wedge

See the recipe card for quantities.

🍸 Step-by-Step

🔪 Instructions

Step One: Fill a well-chilled glass with ice.

Step Two: Add the gin and lavender syrup. Fill the glass with a tonic.

Step Three: Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

🍾 Substitutions

If you’re all out of tonic, try Schweppes instead. Schweppes also makes a nice lavender-flavored tonic that can replace both the syrup and plain tonic; however, this quick-fix version lacks the lovely lavender hue of the original recipe.

🍸 Variations

The best way to enhance the floral flavor in this drink is with a great gin. Here are a few of my recommendations for smooth, sippable, lavender-loving gins and their tasting notes:

• Hendricks Floral Adora Gin: Juniper, coriander, and fresh herbs.
• Hendricks Orbium Gin: Fresh and floral with notes of quinine, blue lotus flowers, juniper, wormwood, coriander, and pepper.
• Beefeater London Dry Gin: Pink Strawberry
• Citadelle Jardin d’Été Dry Gin: Floral and fruity aromas complemented by melon, orange, and tangerine notes.
• Onassis: Herbaceous oregano.

🍽 Equipment

• Jigger
• A highball glass is the recommended glassware for a Gin and Tonic.

🙋🏻 FAQ

Other Recipes for You to Try

• Lavender Extract
• Lovely Lavender Spritz Cocktail
• Lavender Daiquiri
• Lavender Sugar
• Lavender Spritz with Prosecco
• Lavender Lemon Muffins
• Lavender Cookies (coming soon)
• Lavender Liqueur (coming soon)
• The Complete Guide to Gin and Tonic
• Refreshing Cucumber Gin & Tonic Recipe
• Gin and Tonic with Lemon
• Vanilla Vodka Tonic
• How to make a Lemon Twist?

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📖 Recipe

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.