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    Jul 12, 2013 · Modified: Jul 20, 2023 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 23 Comments

    Lavender Lemonade Mojitos

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    Made with a lavender simple syrup and homemade lemonade muddled with mint and rum, these Lavender Lemonade Mojitos are the prettiest color and make for the perfect summer cocktail.

    Head-on view of lavender lemonade mojito on a wood surface with dried lavender and "Lavender Lemonade Mojitos" text on the bottom of photo.
    Jump to:
    • 🌸 Cooking with lavender
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🗒 Ingredients
    • 🥣 How to make lavender simple syrup
    • 🍹 How to make lavender lemonade mojitos
    • 🧃 How to make a mocktail
    • 🎉 Variations on recipe
    • 👩‍🍳 More recipes using lavender
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    It's likely that I'm currently on a boat on Lake Chautauqua or sitting by the pool catching some much-needed sun. And maybe, just maybe I'm also sipping on this cocktail.

    Because when I made it, I also whipped up some extra lavender simple syrup to bring with me on vacation. Smart, right??

    It's a part of my whole vacation cocktail strategy, which is almost as important as making sure you've packed enough underwear and the proper footwear. Maybe even more important because if you have a vacation cocktail strategy, you might not even care about not having enough underwear or the proper footwear with you.

    Pack a couple jars of simple syrup in a cooler, grab some bottles of rum and vodka, have a few good cocktail recipes in mind, and you're basically vacation-ready.

    🌸 Cooking with lavender

    I've been wanting to cook, bake, and cocktail with lavender for a long time now. Mainly because it's purple. But also because it's deliciously tasty.

    I finally "splurged" on a bag of dried lavender.

    Bag of dried lavender flowers.

    Pretty, right? If you're buying lavender for cooking, baking, or cocktail-ing, make sure it's for culinary use.

    You could also use it for scented sachets or simply to make your home smell nice. I want to put a little bit by my bedside to help relax me at night.

    A scoop of dried lavender flowers.

    There are also so many food and drink recipes you can make with lavender and I can't wait to experiment more!

    In case you're interested, lavender actually has many health benefits… It helps you relax, it can beat bloating, and it can reduce itchiness. So, basically, this cocktail could make you feel like a million dollars.

    Worth a shot, right?

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    If you love the flavor of lavender, you need to try this mojito. It's such a nice and light summer cocktail with a gorgeous pale purple hue.

    This unique cocktail works for so many different occasions, from a summer garden party to a bridal shower to a simple afternoon with friends.

    It's easy to make a big pitcher of it, so you can serve it to a crowd.

    🗒 Ingredients

    I've seen lavender cocktails all over lately, which is partly why I couldn't help myself from purchasing some lavender for my own use. The herb goes naturally with lemon, but I decided to add some rum and mint and make a mojito out of it.

    Because when life gives you lavender, you make lavender lemonade. And then you make a mojito out of it. Always make a mojito. Or a cocktail of some kind.

    Here's what you need for these lavender lemonade mojitos (be sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions):

    • Lemons
    • Mint
    • Water
    • Light Rum
    • Dried Lavender (culinary grade)
    • Sugar
    • Water
    Lemons, mint, sugar, water, rum, and dried lavender all on cutting board.

    🥣 How to make lavender simple syrup

    You'll want to start by making the simple syrup. You know I love simple syrup, but this lavender simple syrup takes things to a whole new level.

    I lay out the steps below, but if you want even more details, check out my full post on lavender simple syrup.

    All you have to do is put sugar, water, 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.

    Dried lavender in a pot with water and sugar in the process of becoming lavender simple syrup.

    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, like a mason jar. Place in fridge to cool.

    Mason jar filled with lavender simple syrup with lavender buds all around.

    🍹 How to make lavender lemonade mojitos

    Once the simple syrup cools, making the rest of the cocktail is easy!

    Muddle mint leaves with lemon juice in a pitcher until well combined. Add water, rum, and ¾ cup chilled lavender simple syrup. Stir.

    This recipe makes a nice full pitcher of lavender lemonade mojitos, so you may as well invite a friend over.

    A pitcher of Lavender Lemonade Mojitos.

    Pour the cocktail into ice-filled glasses.

    And sip away. I'm pretty sure this lavender lemonade cocktail is the ideal vacation sipper. But I also kind of think it would be perfect to sip on before bed.

    The combination of the lavender and rum will most definitely help you feel all nice and relaxed until you fall asleep. Not to mention, you'll be getting your fair share of vitamin C.

    A rocks glass of lavender lemonade mojitos on a wooden surface with dried lavender sprinkled around.

    Is there anything quite like freshly squeezed lemonade? Well, yes. Freshly squeezed lemonade with lavender simple syrup and lots of mint.

    This lavender lemonade cocktail is way better than any mojito I've ever made. Of course, feel free to add more rum here if you want to. Some like a little and some like a little more.

    🧃 How to make a mocktail

    If you don't want any alcohol in your lavender lemonade, you can also enjoy this cocktail in a mocktail, alcohol-free version. Just the lemonade, lavender simple syrup, and mint are delicious together!

    Just skip the rum when you're mixing the cocktail. You can add some soad water if you want a little fizz.

    Landscape photo with a bird's eye view of two lavender lemonade mojito cocktails on a wooden surface with dried lavender sprinkled around.

    I'll be honest; I'm not even a big herbal/floral type person, but I'm in LOVE with this drink and with all of my beautiful lavender. Maybe I am becoming more of a floral fan than I previously thought.

    🎉 Variations on recipe

    I think this cocktail is perfect as is, but there are also a lot of adjustments you can make to change it up and suit it exactly to your own tastes. Here are some ideas:

    • Muddle in some berries: Berries always make mojitos even better! Blueberries or raspberries would be delicious with the lavender and mint. Muddle the berries in with the mint leaves to add fruity notes and make the drink even more visually appealing.
    • Add additional herbs: Mint is the traditional mojito ingredient, but basil and rosemary are also delicious with lavender. You can muddle them in with the mint or make a mixed herb syrup. Or you can replace the mint with them.
    • Add some spice: If you like spice, consider adding some sliced jalapeños to your lavender simple syrup. And if you're making this drink in the cooler months, consider simmering a cinnamon stick with the syrup. Ginger is also delicious with the lavender syrup.
    • Add some fizz: Top off the cocktail with some soda water if you like a little fizz in your drinks!

    The color of this drink certainly isn't as vibrant as some of the lavender cocktails I've seen, but I also have learned that some cocktails still use food coloring, even with the all-natural lavender.

    I think the longer you steep the lavender buds, the deeper the purple gets. If you make your lavender cocktail and it's not quite as purple as you want, you can certainly add in a couple drops of food coloring.

    👩‍🍳 More recipes using lavender

    Since purchasing culinary lavender, I've used it in a couple different lavender cocktail recipes. I've also used it for some sweet desserts, too. Here are some of my favorite recipes that use lavender:

    • Lavender Lemonade Floats
    • Iced Lavender Latte
    • Lavender Lemon Cookies
    • Meyer Lemon Lavender Mojito
    • Lavender Vanilla Iced Coffee (from Bright Eyed Baker)
    • Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Scones (from The Baker Mama)
    • Blueberry Lavender Macaron Cake (from Posh Little Designs)
    Head-on view of lavender lemonade mojito on a wood surface with dried lavender.

    Lavender, welcome to my life. A refreshing drink that's packed with all sorts of goodness. And rum, too. Happy Friday!

    Are you a fan of lavender?

    📖 Recipe

    Two lavender lemonade mojitos with ice and mint on wooden surface with lavender buds all around

    Lavender Lemonade Mojitos

    Made with a lavender simple syrup and homemade lemonade muddled with mint, these Lavender Lemonade Mojitos are the prettiest color and make for the perfect summer cocktail.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Lavender Cocktails, Lavender Drinks, Mojitos
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Steeping and cooling time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Makes: 4 cocktails
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 4-7 lemons
    • 1 small bunch mint
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup light rum
    • ¾ cup lavender simple syrup (recipe below)

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup dried lavender

    Instructions

    • In a pitcher, muddle mint leaves with lemon juice until well combined. Add water, rum, and ¾ cup chilled lavender simple syrup. Stir.
    • Pour drink into ice-filled glasses.

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    • Put sugar, water, 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.

    Notes

    • For more details on lavender simple syrup, check out my detailed post.
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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      July 13, 2013 at 9:09 am

      Oh these are just beautiful, what a perfect refreshing summer time drink!
      Mary x

    2. Joanne says

      July 13, 2013 at 9:59 am

      I've never done ANYTHING with lavender but you've convinced me that perhaps I need to add some to my amazon wish list! What lovely cocktails!

    3. Odetta says

      July 13, 2013 at 10:30 am

      How pretty!! I do love lavender so I need to try this!!

    4. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      July 13, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Love the color! This cocktails sounds perfect for vacation.

    5. Erica says

      July 13, 2013 at 12:48 pm

      I love lavender! This cocktail sounds so refreshing. Hope you're enjoying the vacation

    6. Lexi says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      This sounds amazing! Maybe I should make a pitcher for the Stella and Dot party I'm hosting next weekend!

    7. ben says

      July 14, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Keep up the very good work.

    8. katie says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Very pretty drink! Sounds perfect for summer!

    9. Ashley says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Love it! I'm jealous your lavender syrup came out so much more purple than mine did... And I agree, lavender + lemon is heavenly! Especially if you add alcohol! I can't wait to see what your next lavender creation is!

    10. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

      July 15, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Gorgeous! I need to find a good lavender source out here, I am a big fan of putting it into mixed drinks and baked goods.

    11. Daisy says

      July 15, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      I loveeee lavender and it grows in bunches in my mom's yard. I must make these.

    12. Pam says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      They look pretty and delicious!

    13. Shannon says

      July 15, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      love the lavender and lemonade combo! great drink 🙂

    14. Rachel says

      July 16, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      These are absolutely gorgeous! I can picture sitting on a bench on a warm summer evening, watching the sunset and enjoying one of these 🙂

    15. Megan says

      July 16, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      This drink is such a gorgeous color. I never know what to do with lavender. I have an idea now. 🙂

    16. Gia Grossman says

      July 16, 2013 at 5:37 pm

      How pretty is this??? And delicious I'm sure!

    17. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Sooo pretty!! Almost too pretty to drink (but who am I kidding, I would definitely drink this). I made a lavender margarita a couple summers ago, and it's still the background of my computer!

    18. treefroginparadise says

      May 28, 2016 at 3:51 am

      I just made an experimental batch for a small dinner party and they were a big hit! Everyone wished I had made more.... 🙂 I don't even like lavender much, but I was given a bag of the flowers some time back. This is a delicious way to use it up! Thank you.

    19. S says

      October 30, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      4 stars
      I make lavender syrup and leave it in the fridge or freezer until it's lavender season again. What worked for me in terms of co l darker lavender colour is, I add blueberries while making the syrup ( 30 min before taking it off the heat).. blueberries don't over power with taste or smell, they've just made my syrup wonderful dark lavender colour.

    20. Courtney says

      March 03, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      5 stars
      This gets such a gorgeous pink/purple from the lavender. Such a tasty drink too!!

    21. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

      March 04, 2018 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      Lavender is one of my favourite scents. I know it is a little old fashioned but I just love it. I have it in my bedroom with an essential oil diffuser.

      So this is just screaming...make me....make me.

      Plus it is so pretty!!!! I love the purple.

    22. Shelly says

      July 20, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Can the recipe in its entirety (not just the simple syrup) be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a couple of days? Thank you!

    23. Sues says

      July 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

      @Shelly- Hi! That should be fine, though the mint may get a little soggy. You can always remove it before serving OR just muddle the mint on the bottom of the glasses before serving the rest of the cocktail 🙂

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