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    Home » Drinks » Lavender Lemonade Floats

    Jun 17, 2019 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 10 Comments

    Lavender Lemonade Floats

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    Made with lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, coconut milk, and soda water, these Lavender Lemonade Floats are both pretty and refreshingly yummy!

    Overhead view of a purple lavender lemonade float in a tall glass with lemon wedge garnish, dried lavender, and striped straw, with lavender and a second drink in the background and recipe title at top

    I love this time of year in large part because of the flowers blooming everywhere. My yard is currently filled with roses, peonies, and about 20 other blooms I don't know by name. Clearly, I'm not really a gardener.

    But I do appreciate beautiful plants and flowers and they are all over my yard right now. Plus, the grass is so green and luscious and while I do kind of wish the rain would just stop already, I can't hate on the beauty that it's bringing. It feels like spring is in its full glory right now, despite the fact summer will be here in just a few days.

    I'm pretty sure there are two types of people in this world- those who like floral desserts and those who don't like floral desserts. I used to be in the second camp, but something happened over the years that totally made me change my mind.

    I think it had something to do with these Lavender Lemonade Mojitos. Or maybe these Rose Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Whatever the case, the spring weather and flowers blooming everywhere had me craving more lavender in my life. So, I decided to make these Lavender Lemonade Floats.

    And now that I have some leftover lavender simple syrup in my fridge, I've been adding a couple spoonfuls to my soda water and entering floral heaven whenever my heart desires.

    LAVENDER LEMONADE FLOATS RECIPE

    These lavender lemonade floats are super easy to make and consist of just lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, unsweetened coconut milk (the kind in the carton), and soda water.

    Once you have the simple syrup made (you can even double the recipe if you want!), you can make these sorbet floats any time you want in just minutes.

    The simple syrup is just water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender. I set out all the steps below, but you can also see my lavender simple syrup post to get very detailed instructions (and a video)..

    I often get my dried lavender from Amazon here (affiliate link) and am very happy with the quality.

    You'll bring the ingredients to a boil in a saucepan and then let them simmer for about 10 minutes while the syrup thickens. Remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let steep for about an hour.

    Strain the lavender into a heat-proof bowl or jar and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

    Head-on view of a mason jar filled with lavender simple syrup

    I ended up adding a little purple food coloring to my lavender simple syrup since it wasn't quite bold enough for me. The above photo shows the syrup in its natural state- it looks nice and lavender colored, but was a bit bland in the finished lavender float. It's up to you whether or not you want a more purple color or not.

    Once your syrup is cooled, put a couple scoops of lemon sorbet into a glass and drizzle some lavender simple syrup over it. I'm very into that purple color now and am obsessed with this photo!

    Head-on view of a tall glass filled with lemon sorbet and lavender simply syrup drizzled over it

    Now pour coconut milk into the glass. And top off with soda water. Stick a straw in it and take a sip.

    You'll be saying, "Spring, please don't ever leave!!" but then you'll realize that you also really love summer and because you're using dried lavender, you can actually enjoy these lavender lemonade floats at absolutely any time of year.

    Overhead view of a lavender lemonade float with dried lavender, lemon wedge garnish, and purple and white striped straw on a marble surface with lavender in the background

    Substitutes for Lavender Flavor

    If you're in the camp of people who don't enjoy floral notes in your food and drink, I get it, I really do. But I still want you to try this drink. Because it may just be the thing that changes your mind. Start by using just 1 Tbsp of lavender simple syrup instead of 2. Work your way up to that lavender love. I bet you'll be feeling it in no time.

    However, if you really don't like it, but do love the idea of lemonade floats, here are a few ideas:

    • Use a plain simple syrup. Don't add the lavender to your simple syrup and you'll have a simple and delicious lemonade float.
    • Use a different flavoring in your simple syrup. A couple ideas include, rose, raspberry (recipe here), vanilla (recipe here), or blueberry (recipe here).
    • Don't use any simple syrup. For a lighter, less sweet version of a lemonade float, you can omit the simple syrup all together.
    Landscape bird's eve view of a lavender lemonade float with dried lavender sprinkled on top, a lemon wedge garnish, and a striped straw

    But still, I recommend trying the lavender flavor. And if all else fails, you can just bask in the beauty of these lavender lemonade floats. Because no matter how you feel about floral flavors, there's no denying that flowers are almost always pretty to look at (though can we talk about the fact that peonies really need to stay in bloom longer??).

    For me, someone who loves lavender drinks (as long as the lavender flavor isn't TOO strong/intense), I am very into these lemonade floats. As in, I downed one of these drinks extremely quickly.

    Head-on view of two lavender lemonade floats in tall glasses on a marble surface with lemons and lavender all around

    I stuck the second one in the fridge because Chris was out of town... And the next day, I downed that, too. OK, it wasn't quite as delicious after sitting in the fridge overnight, but I loved it so much, I couldn't stop drinking it and couldn't bare the thought of wasting it.

    Do you think maybe lavender is addictive? Or maybe I just have a problem.

    Overhead view of a purple lavender lemonade float in a tall glass with lemon wedge garnish, dried lavender, and striped straw, with lavender and a second drink in the background

    Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good cocktail in the warm weather, but sometimes I crave a deliciously refreshing non-alcoholic drink, too.

    Lavender lemonade floats are perfect for adults and kids alike and mini versions would be so cute for a little spring or summer wedding or baby shower!

    Do you enjoy floral notes in your cocktails/mocktails?

    If you're looking for other fun drinks to incorporate lavender into, definitely try this Watermelon Lavender Frosé from The Pedantic Foodie!

    Lavender Lemonade Floats -- Made with lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, coconut milk, and soda water, these Lavender Lemonade Floats are both pretty and refreshingly yummy! | wearenotmartha.com

    Lavender Lemonade Floats

    Made with lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, coconut milk, and soda water, these Lavender Lemonade Floats are both pretty and refreshingly yummy!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Ice Cream Floats, Lavender Drinks, Lemonade Drinks, Mocktails, Non Alcoholic Drinks
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Makes: 1 drink
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup lemon sorbet
    • 2 Tbsp lavender simple syrup (recipe below)
    • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (the kind in the carton), or dairy/dairy alternative of your choice
    • Soda water

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup dried lavender
    • 2-3 drops purple food coloring, optional

    Instructions

    • Add lemon sorbet to a tall glass and drizzle lavender simple syrup over it. Pour coconut milk into glass and top off with soda water.

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    • Put water, sugar, and dried lavender in a medium saucepan, stir, and bring to a boil.
    • Once mixture comes to a boil, lower to a simmer and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until it thickens.
    • Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let steep for about an hour.
    • Push syrup through a mesh sieve to strain out lavender buds and into an airtight container. Place in fridge to cool. If you want the simple syrup to be a more vibrant color, add a couple drops of purple food coloring.

    Notes

    • Recipe makes enough lavender simple syrup for about 8 drinks.
    • Feel free to add 1.5 oz. of vodka to this drink to make it an alcoholic float!
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    Lavender Lemonade Floats are made with lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, coconut milk, and soda water and are the perfect non alcoholic summer treat (but you can also feel free to add vodka!) | wearenotmartha.com #mocktails #lemonade #summerdrinks #lavender
    Lavender Lemonade Floats -- Made with lavender simple syrup, lemon sorbet, coconut milk, and soda water, these Lavender Lemonade Floats are both pretty and refreshingly yummy! | wearenotmartha.com


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    1. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      June 17, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Such a pretty color from the lavender. I have never made lavender syrup before, but this recipe made me think that I should start doing that. 🙂

    2. Sara Welch says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This is everything I need and then some! Perfect for surviving a hot summer! Delish!

    3. Elaine says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      That color is amazing! These floats can easily make any day a special day. OK, I've got to buy all I need for this recipe and I should definitely give it a try!

    4. Heidy L. McCallum says

      June 17, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and man oh man--- it was cool, refreshing and most of all DELICIOUS!

    5. Andrea Metlika says

      June 17, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! this is so pretty! Lavender can be overpowering but I think with this simple syrup I can put in a a little at a time until I get the flavor I like.

    6. Sally says

      June 17, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      I LOVE lavender - my favorite flower alongside the rose, but I haven't used it much in cooking (except for my Herbes De Provence herb mix). My favorite color is also purple, so this lavender lemonade float is a perfect addition to my summer get together recipe file. YUM!

    7. Macy Brown From MakeTheBread says

      June 18, 2019 at 2:02 am

      5 stars
      This looks stunning and it is perfect for hot summer, am so glad to read your post...i will try it in few days latter...Thanks for sharing...!

    8. Jacqueline Debono says

      June 23, 2019 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      My garden is full of lavender but have never used it in cooking. Definitely have to change that! These floats look wonderful, such a fab colour too! Pinning for later!

    9. Lola Osinkolu says

      June 29, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      So appealing and extremely refreshing look!

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