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Lavender Margarita

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (40)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
2/3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Monin Lavender Syrup
4 drop Difford's Margarita Bitters (optional)
3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s (optional)

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Plain Retro Coupette 15cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lavender sprig.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lavender sprig pegged to rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Lavender Margarita contains 178 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 18.57% alc./vol. (37.13° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Created in 2006 by yours truly.

Review

As the name suggests, a floral, lavender-influenced margarita.

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Really delightful. On a second pass, we added just 5ml triple sec, thinking that this might round out the balance. We were a bit worried that this might detract from the lavender 'idea' of the drink but we don't think that it was too intrusive.
score: 1
Jacques Gaudin Premium Member
Ah ah, tequila reposado and lavender again! I wasn't sure how Difford's margarita bitters lifted up cocktails of this kind, so I sampled it and found out it has quite a pronounced lavender taste. Clever!
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Astonishing and delicious result, not overly sweet or flowery, just balanced.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Living in Southern California I have had many margaritas. I love the uniqueness of this one. The hint of lavender adds a nice touch to the margarita. Perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. Thanks Simon for another hit. In my favourites.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for your kind words, John.
score: 1