Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail

Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail is a refreshing drink made with crisp apple cider and fragrant lavender syrup. Together, these ingredients create a beautifully aromatic lavender apple cider cocktail that balances bright fruitiness with delicate floral notes.

Hey folks, today I’m sharing one of the simplest drinks you can possibly make. At the same time, despite using only a couple of ingredients, this cocktail feels surprisingly elegant. Apple cider already brings bright sweetness and gentle tartness; meanwhile, lavender syrup introduces delicate floral aroma. As a result, the drink tastes fresh, balanced, and pleasantly fragrant. So today, let’s take a closer look at this Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail.

Why You’ll Love This Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail

• Incredibly simple. This cocktail uses just two main ingredients, yet the flavour feels sophisticated and balanced.
• Fresh and aromatic. Lavender adds a delicate floral aroma that complements apple cider beautifully.
• Perfectly refreshing. Because the drink is served well chilled, it works wonderfully as a light and refreshing cocktail.
• Easy to customize. You can easily adjust the sweetness and floral intensity to suit your taste.
• Great for entertaining. The drink looks elegant and comes together in seconds.

Flavour Profile

This apple cider cocktail offers a refreshing balance between crisp fruitiness and delicate floral aroma. First, the apple cider provides bright sweetness and a slightly tart backbone. Meanwhile, the lavender syrup introduces gentle floral notes that soften the cider’s sharpness.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail with Lavender

To make this apple cider cocktail with lavender, you only need a few simple ingredients. However, each one plays an important role in the final flavour.

• Apple cider. Choose a crisp and slightly tart apple cider for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
• Lavender syrup. Adds floral aroma and gentle sweetness that elevates the drink.
• Ice cubes. Keep the cocktail chilled and refreshing.
• Ice cream (optional). Vanilla or other ice cream transforms the drink into a delicious cider float.

Possible Additions and Variations

Although the cocktail is delicious as written, you can easily experiment with several variations.

• Lavender cider float. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to turn the drink into a creamy cider float.
• Sparkling version. Replace part of the cider with sparkling water or prosecco for a bubbly variation.
• Citrus twist. Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the drink and balance the sweetness.
• Herbal garnish. Garnish with a small lavender sprig or fresh thyme for additional aroma.
• Stronger cocktail. Finally, if you prefer a boozy, add a splash of vodka, gin, or bourbon.

How to Make Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail

Making this apple cider cocktail is incredibly quick and easy.

First pour the chilled apple cider into a glass filled with ice. Then add the lavender syrup and stir gently until the drink is well combined.

Taste the cocktail and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more lavender syrup if desired.

For a lavender apple cider float, simply add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and serve immediately.

More Delicious Lavender Cocktails

Are you looking for more fun drinks, like this apple cider cocktail? Then be sure to check more recipes below:

• Lavender Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail – Colour-Changing & Floral
• Lavender Limoncello Cocktail with Gin
• Lavender Mojito – Fresh Floral Cocktail
• Lavender Pear Cider Cocktail
• Lavender Lychee Cocktail – Floral, Blush-Purple & Refreshing

I hope you enjoy this Apple Cider Cocktail with Lavender and will give it a try. If you try it, please let me know in the comment section below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Lavender Infused Apple Cider

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

This Lavender Infused Apple Cider is a delightful and refreshing drink that requires only two ingredients – apple cider and lavender syrup. And you can also elevate this to a new level by making a cider float.

Course: Cocktails

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Servings

1

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Prep time

5

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Cooking time

40

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Ingredients

• Apple cider (preferably tart and crisp), well chilled

• lavender syrup

• ice cubes

• vanilla or other ice cream for a cider float

Directions

• Simply combine the apple cider with lavender syrup. For 355 ml. of apple cider try 1 tbsp. (15 ml.) of the lavender syrup, then adjust by adding more of the syrup. Serve over ice. Enjoy!
• For a Lavender Apple Cider float, add a generous scoop of ice cream and enjoy!