Lemon Lavender Vodka Spritz

Flavor profile: bright, floral, slightly citrus-sweet. Elegant and refreshing—perfect for weddings, spa menus, summer parties, and easy home entertaining.

Serves: 1 • Time: 3 minutes • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz lavender simple syrup (simple syrup infused with dried culinary lavender)
• 2 oz soda water or prosecco
• Ice

Garnish

• 1 dehydrated lemon wheel (Bar Necessities)
• 2–3 dried or fresh lavender buds, or a small sprig

Instructions

1. Add vodka, lemon juice, and lavender syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake gently and strain into a stemmed wine glass or spritz glass filled with fresh ice.
3. Top with soda water (for lighter) or prosecco (for sparkling spritz).
4. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel and a touch of lavender.

Tips & Variations

• Mocktail: skip the vodka and use extra soda water, or a zero-proof spirit.
• Sweeter: add 0.25 oz more lavender syrup.
• Batch: Multiply ingredients by 6; build in a pitcher and top with prosecco just before serving.
• Glassware: stemmed wine or spritz glass; lots of ice keeps it crisp.

Recommended Bar Necessities garnishes: dehydrated lemon wheels, dehydrated orange wheels, culinary lavender.