Looking for a floral gin cocktail to elevate your summer evenings? Learn to craft this Lavender Gin Sour with botanical gin, shop-bought or homemade lavender syrup, lemon, honey & egg‑white foam.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Recipe yield: 2 cocktails
Prep time: 5 minutes
Featuring Secret Garden Distillery’s small-batch Lavender Gin - distilled with hand-harvested lavender from our Edinburgh garden - this floral twist on the classic gin sour is a must-try for home bartenders and craft cocktail lovers alike.
Pro tip: Pre‑chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes to keep the pillowy foam from first sip to last.
Why You’ll Love This Cocktail
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Captures the calming fragrance of garden‑grown lavender.
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Bright citrus zing from freshly‑squeezed lemon juice.
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Natural sweetness of honey complements the botanicals.
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Luxuriously silky egg‑white foam adds a bar‑quality finish.
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Ready in minutes—ideal for drinks on the patio or a sophisticated soirée.
Homemade Lavender Syrup (Makes ~250 ml)
Rather than shop bought Lavender Syrup (we recommend Monins available in most good supermarkets) why not try making your own homemade syrup - especially if you have lavender growing in your garden.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water | 200 ml |
| Caster sugar | 200 g |
| Dried culinary lavender | 2 Tbsp (or 3 fresh sprigs) |
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Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat, add lavender, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.
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Strain through a fine sieve, bottle, and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.
Variations & Substitutions
| Swap | Result |
| Aquafaba for egg white | Vegan‑friendly, still frothy |
| Lime for lemon | Sharper citrus profile |
| 2 dashes orange bitters | Added depth & complexity |
| Agave for honey | Cleaner finish, vegan |
Perfect Pairings
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Cheese: Soft goat’s cheese drizzled with lavender honey.
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Sweet: Lemon‑lavender shortbread.
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Savoury: Smoked‑salmon blinis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I batch this cocktail for a party?
Yes—scale up all ingredients except egg whites and store in a sealed jug in the fridge. When ready to serve, pour 90 ml per drink into a shaker with one egg white (or aquafaba) and follow the dry/wet‑shake method.
Is raw egg white safe?
Use fresh, properly stored eggs, or opt for pasteurised egg whites. Aquafaba is a safe vegan alternative.
Buy our 70cl Lavender Gin here OR if you'd like a small size to experiment try our 20cl bottle here.
