Lavender Haze is a tall, refreshing gin cocktail with bright lemon, rich berry flavor, a little lavender, and plenty of bubbles. It's the kind of drink that feels right at home on the porch, alongside a late lunch, or mixed up for apéro with friends.
Marionberry Lavender Bitters are at the heart of this recipe, bringing the berry and floral flavors to a simple mix of gin, fresh lemon, and sparkling water.
What's in This Lavender Gin Cocktail?
Old Tom gin is a little different than the London dry style you might be used to. It's generally softer and slightly sweeter, which works well with the tart lemon and berry flavors in this drink.
Fresh lemon adds brightness, while a little simple syrup balances the tartness. Top everything with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
Why Marionberry Lavender Bitters Work in This Gin Cocktail
Not familiar with marionberries? They're a type of blackberry developed right here in Oregon, with a rich, sweet-tart flavor.
The blackberry notes in Marionberry Lavender Bitters compliment the fresh lemon, and lavender plays beautifully with the botanicals in gin. Together, they give this sparking cocktail its distinctive flavor with just a few dashes.
Lavender Haze
Makes: 1 drink
2 oz Old Tom gin
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz simply syrup*
2 droppers Marionberry Lavender Bitters
sparkling water
lemon peel, to garnish
Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake with ice. Strain into an ice filled collins glass. Add Marionberry Lavender Bitters and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon peel.
*SIMPLE SYRUP
Heat 2 T sugar and 2T water in a pan until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Store in the refrigerator.
Make it Your Own
There's plenty of room to play with this one.
Try a floral gin to bring out the lavender, or use a London dry gin for a more juniper-forward flavor. Lemon sparkling water adds another little pop of citrus, while an extra dash or two of Marionberry Lavender Bitters brings out more of those berry and floral notes.
Feel like switching up the spirit? Bourbon could bring a little warmth and richness to the berry flavors, while tequila offers a completely different direction. Play around with the combinations and see what you like!
Looking for more flavors to play with? Explore our collection of bitters for your next cocktail.
