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This lavender margarita is a fresh, spring-inspired twist on the classic. With citrusy lime, smooth tequila, and delicate floral lavender, it’s perfectly balanced and refreshing — ideal for summer nights, garden parties, or any charming gathering.
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Pin ItI’ve been developing cocktail recipes and hosting for over 15 years, studied home economics, and even included one of my favorite margaritas — a cilantro margarita — in my book Entertaining with Charm. The idea for this lavender margarita came after growing my own English and Spanish lavender and falling in love with its incredible aroma!
That fragrance inspired me to bring lavender’s soft, floral notes into a margarita. The result is a cocktail that feels elevated but still easy to make — light, floral, and beautifully refreshing.
If you’re building out your margarita recipe collection, you’ll also love my Cucumber Margarita, Golden Margarita, and Lemon Margarita.
Why You’ll Love This Lavender Margarita
- A fresh, floral twist on a classic margarita
- Perfectly balanced with citrus, tequila, and lavender
- Elegant but simple enough for home bartending
- Easy to customize or batch for parties
- Beautiful for spring and summer entertaining
If you love floral cocktails, be sure to try my Lavender Apple Vodka and Lavender Gin and Tonic Punch.
Lavender Margarita Ingredients
Tequila: Use a high-quality blanco or reposado. Blanco keeps the drink crisp and clean, while reposado adds subtle warmth.
Orange liqueur: Cointreau or triple sec adds citrus sweetness and balance.
Fresh lime juice: Always freshly squeezed for the brightest flavor.
Lavender simple syrup: Homemade or store-bought, this adds gentle floral sweetness. If you need help making simple syrup, follow my simple syrup guide.
How to Make a Lavender Margarita
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and lavender simple syrup.
- Shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice or serve up in a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender and a lime wheel.
If you enjoy citrus-forward margaritas, my Sparkling Margarita and Raspberry Margarita are both refreshing options.
How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup
You can use store-bought lavender syrup or make your own simple syrup. Here’s how:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water or honey
- ¼ cup dried lavender
- Combine the sugar (if you’re using honey see my guide for honey syrup), water, and culinary lavender (dried or fresh) in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Simmer for about 5 more minutes to allow the lavender to infuse.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 10-20 minutes for even more flavor.
- Strain out the lavender and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Recipe Tips & Variations
Try it with mezcal: Swap tequila for mezcal for a lightly smoky version.
Lavender salt rim: Mix fine sea salt with a pinch of dried lavender for a fragrant glass rim.
Make it sparkling: Add a splash of club soda or Prosecco for a bubbly finish, similar to my Sparkling Margarita.
Mocktail version: Skip the alcohol and use sparkling water with fresh orange juice for a floral mocktail.
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Lavender Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce lavender simple syrup, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and lavender simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice or serve it up in a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender and a lime wheel.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
