Floral and light, this frothy cocktail is our ode to Provence and the lavender fields that are currently in bloom. The floral lavender is balanced perfectly by the tartness of the lemon, and is shaken with either aquafaba or egg white, which is what traditional and craft cocktail bartenders use to create a delicate foam on the top of the drink. Take the extra step and make the lavender simple syrup at home, sure to impress your guests at your next late summer gathering.

Image via Fox and Briar.

Serves: 1

Lavender Simple Syrup Ingredients

1 cup water

2 cups granulated sugar

1-2 tablespoons culinary lavender, dependent on how floral you would like your drinks to be

Method

1. Place the water and lavender in a small saucepan, and bring to a light boil

2. Upon boiling, stir in the sugar until it dissolves

3. Reduce heat to low and simmer — the idea is to reduce the mixture to a syrupy-texture, similar to a thinned out honey

4. Leave to cool completely, then strain the lavender flowers out with a fine mesh sieve

Lavender Gin Fizz Ingredients

2.5 parts Gin -- we like Bloom Gin to amplify the floral qualities of the drink

1 part lemon juice

1 part lavender simple syrup

1 egg white -- if you're vegan, you can use aquafaba instead, or omit completely, though the drink will not be frothy

2 parts soda water, or fizzy lemonade for an extra citrus kick

Lemon peel and ice for serving

Method

1. In a cocktail shaker, pour in ice, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, and shake vigorously until well combined. If using egg white or aquafaba, be sure to incorporate well by shaking a little longer

2. Strain drink into a tall, pre-chilled glass over fresh ice cubes

3. Top with lemonade or soda water, and garnish with the peel of a lemon

Trying this cocktail for your next party? Let us know -- tag #leotylife when you post to Instagram.

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