Jose Salazar crafted this delicately scented summer drink for a fresh and delicious take on the classic. “The lemon really tames the potent floral flavor that lavender has,” he says.

Lavender Lemonade
Recipe courtesy of Salazar 

INGREDIENTS
1.5 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice
.75 ounces citrus simple syrup
1.5 ounces lavender simple syrup (recipe follows)
4 ounces soda water

DIRECTIONS
Fill cocktail shaker with ice, combine ingredients and shake. Strain into glass over ice, and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon twist.

Lavender Simple Syrup

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3 sprigs fresh lavender

DIRECTIONS
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Allow to cool. Strain before using.