Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz Recipe
With fresh cucumber juice, lavender simple syrup and lemon, this cucumber-lavender gin fizz is refreshing and perfect for those patio nights.
How to Make the Best Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz
This Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz is the ultimate sophisticated patio sipper for warm summer evenings. The combination of fresh cucumber juice, floral lavender, and bright lemon creates a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s both refreshing and elegant. Each element works in harmony—the cucumber provides crisp, clean notes while the lavender adds a delicate, aromatic quality that elevates the classic gin fizz.
Making this cocktail at home is easier than it sounds, especially if you prepare the lavender simple syrup ahead of time. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, allowing you to whip up this impressive drink whenever guests arrive or you want to treat yourself to something special. The silky texture from the egg white adds a luxurious mouthfeel that makes this cocktail feel like it came straight from a high-end bar.
Whether you’re hosting a garden party or enjoying a quiet evening on your patio, this gin fizz delivers restaurant-quality flavor in a single glass. The balance of herbal, citrus, and botanical notes makes it a conversation starter, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz
With fresh cucumber juice, lavender simple syrup and lemon, this cucumber-lavender gin fizz is refreshing and perfect for those patio nights.
Ingredients
Lavender Simple Syrup
Cucumber Juice
Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz
Instructions
Lavender Simple Syrup
- Combine water, sugar, and dried culinary grade lavender in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Allow to cool completely before using.
Cucumber Juice
- Blend peeled and sliced cucumber with a splash of water.
- Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to extract the juice.
Cucumber-Lavender Gin Fizz
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cucumber juice, gin, lavender simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Add egg white to the shaker for a silky texture.
- Dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to froth the egg white.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for another 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of chilled club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and cucumber slice if desired.
Notes
- Use culinary grade dried lavender, not florist quality.
- The lavender simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, omit the egg white or use aquafaba instead.
- Fresh cucumber juice provides the best flavor; bottled may work in a pinch.