Lavender Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Sipping on a lavender vodka cocktail may be the ultimate in relaxation. Learn how to make a simple lemon and lavender vodka infusion that can be used to make a variety of drinks. I'll even show you how to use the infusion to make my favorite, a Lavender Vodka Collins!

One glass of a vodka tom collins, with a stem of lavender in the glass and a lemon as garnish.

How to Make the Infusion

It is so simple to make lavender-infused vodka! It just takes three simple ingredients:

Your favorite vodka
Dried lavender
Lemon peel

Get a big bottle or mason jar and add the dried lavender and the lemon peel to the bottom. Fill it up with vodka and seal tightly.

It is best to store your infusion in a cool, dark, and dry place, like a cabinet or pantry. The vodka will be infused with the flavor of the lavender, with a subtle undertone of citrus.

How long to let it infuse is a matter of personal preference. Give it a taste after 3 days. (The taste-testing is my favorite part!) If it is to your liking then it is ready to strain. If you want more flavor, leave it until it tastes just how you want it.

To strain, get a second jar and put a strainer or cheesecloth over the top. Slowly pour the vodka through the strainer into the other jar, allowing the lavender buds to stay behind.

A bottle of vodka with strips of lemon rind and dried lavender infusing in it.

Cocktail Ingredient Notes

The Lavender Vodka Collins is a refreshing lemon lavender cocktail that is so simple to make!

Vodka - I love Tito's, after all, I'm a Texan girl! But any vodka you enjoy will work fine.
Lavender Buds - There is lavender that is for decoration and lavender for consumption. You don't want to consume most lavender that is sold in bundles, as that has been treated with chemicals. I get my dried lavender from Amazon.

Bonus: It is fragrant so you can also use it for non-culinary projects, like making drawer sachets!
Simple Syrup - It's easy to make homemade simple syrup! Just two ingredients, sugar and water.

Overhead shot of lavender vodka collins ingredients.

Cocktail Recipe Instructions

Add the lavender-lemon infused vodka to a collins glass.
Squeeze the juice from a lemon and add ¾ of an ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) to the glass.
Pour simple syrup into the glass.
Fill with ice, then top with club soda.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender, if desired.

Step-by-step process of making a vodka collins.

More Lavender Vodka Cocktail Ideas

Lavender Martini - Leave out the club soda and increase the lemon juice to a full ounce. Shake in a cocktail shaker and serve in a martini glass.
Lavender Vodka Tonic - 2 ounces of lavender vodka and 4-6 ounces of tonic water. Add a squeeze of lemon, if you wish.
Lavender Greyhound - 2 ounces of lavender vodka and 4 ounces of grapefruit juice.

FAQs

Can I use a liquor other than vodka?

Vodka is the best liquor to use because it is clean and allows you to really taste the lavender. Gin can also be used, though the botanical flavors of the gin will also come through.

Can a lavender vodka collins be made in large batches?

For large batches, multiply the proportions by the number of people you will be serving, and mix the vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a pitcher. When ready to serve, pour over ice and top with club soda.

How long does the vodka keep?

If stored properly, in a dark and cool location, lavender vodka can keep indefinitely. Store it in a tightly sealed container that is just big enough to hold the liquid. You want as little air as possible stored in the container.

Can I make a smaller batch of the lavender vodka infusion?

This recipe makes 2 cups of lavender vodka, but you can make a smaller batch if you prefer. Just scale down according to the amount that you desire.

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