Fresh, floral and wonderfully refreshing, this Lavender Gin Lemonade is my perfect summer tipple.
There are some drinks that just scream summer, and this is definitely one of them!
Dorset Ginger use lemon juice from the best Sicilian lemons, and I think you can really taste the difference. I love that Dorset Ginger takes pride in making sure their products actually live up to their names, and this lemonade is such a lovely example.
I originally spotted their recipe for Lavender Lemonade on one of their mocktail recipe cards, but being a gin drinker, I couldn’t resist turning it into a little Saturday night cocktail!
You’ll need
- 50ml Pothecary Original Gin
- 250ml Dorset Ginger Sicilian Lemonade
- 1 tbsp honey
- A handful of ice
- Fresh lavender to garnish, if you have some
How to make it
- Pop the honey in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it slightly and make it easier to mix.
- Fill your favourite gin glass with ice—I used a balloon glass—then add the gin and honey. Top up with Dorset Ginger Sicilian Lemonade and give everything a good stir.
- If you’ve got some fresh lavender growing in the garden, add a sprig or two to finish.
- And that’s it! Light, refreshing and with just the right amount of floral sweetness. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a Saturday evening in the garden.
Fancy making it without the gin? Simply remove the gin for a refreshing Dorset Lemonade mocktail instead.
If you haven’t tried Dorset Ginger yet, have a read of my Dorset Ginger feature, or head over to their website to find your nearest stockist and discover the full range.
Have you got a favourite summer gin cocktail? Let me know—I’m always looking for the next one to try!
