Lavender Haze X Bejeweled Cocktail
Lavender Haze X Bejeweled. A custom cocktail inspired by Taylor Swift.
A cocktail inspired by Taylor Swift's Lavender Haze and Bejeweled
Seems like lots of people are making a Lavender Haze inspired cocktail these days. So when the challenge was put to me to make a delicious cocktail inspired by Taylor Swift's monster hit Lavender Haze, I decided to take it one step further to ensure this drink is truly unique.
The cocktail I came up with is not only inspired by Taylor Swift's Lavender Haze, but I also added a little Bejeweled shimmer touch with the addition of edible glitter.
The key ingredient in my Lavender Haze X Bejeweled cocktail is delicious lavender syrup. For this cocktail I used Monin Lavender Syrup. If you haven't tried it, it's a must. For the spirit component I went with a neutral vodka so as not to overpower the lavender flavor profile. I used Ciroc vodka, but any good quality vodka will do the trick.
Natural layers and shimmering effect of the Lavender Haze X Bejeweled.
The beauty from a presentation perspective, is that the drink is naturally layered. The Monin Lavender Syrup is heavier than the vodka, so it sits at the bottom — making for a nice visual layer (as you can see in the photos).
A good cocktail should be well balanced, so for the sour component I used fresh squeezed lemon juice and topped it off with a splash of San Pellegrino Limonata. The lemon accent is a perfect sour counterpart to the lavender — adding subtle tart complexity and balance — while still letting the lavender be the star of the show.
For the Bejeweled component, a little purple Brew edible glitter completes this delicious cocktail. Garnish with a twist of lemon and you're all set. You could say that this drink shimmers.
Lavender Haze X Bejeweled cocktail ingredients.
Lavender Haze X Bejeweled Cocktail Ingredients
1-1/2 oz Ciroc vodka
1 oz Monin Lavender Syrup
1/2 oz lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
1/2 oz San Pellegrino Limonata
Brew Glitter, Purple (edible glitter)
lemon twist for garnish
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Version: Lavender Haze X Bejeweled
Since many Swifties are under legal drinking age (and for anyone who doesn’t want to drink but wants to enjoy a little Lavender Haze), it's easy to make a non-alcoholic mocktail version of the Lavender Haze X Bejeweled cocktail. Simply omit the vodka from the recipe above and increase the San Pellegrino Limonata to two full ounces.
Enjoy!
By Mike Belobradic
Wine, Spirits and Beer Virtuoso
Grand One Lounge