Have you ever had a Lavender Vinaigrette? What about a Lavender Lemon Margarita? While we all know and love lavender in lattes, there are so many other ways to use lavender in food and drink. Explore and experiment with these 11 lavender recipes that incorporate the flavor in unique and delicious ways.

11 Unique Lavender Recipes to Try

Cocktails

Lavender adds an elegant dimension to cocktails with its delicate herbal notes and lush floral flavor. Pair Lavender Syrup with gin to create this Lavender Haze or use lavender to accentuate the smooth flavor of tequila in a Lavender Lemon Margarita. You can even try it with bourbon or rum!

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Non-Alcoholic Beverages

If you want to elevate a mocktail or iced tea recipe, look no further than lavender. Try a floral twist on an Arnold Palmer or shake up a spirit-less spritz like this Lady Lavender Mocktail. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with a creamy and decadent Honey Lavender Milkshake.

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Culinary

Lavender can also be a secret weapon in the kitchen. Perhaps you’ve had Lavender Shortbread Cookies with tea, but this floral flavor is just as delicious in savory dishes. Impress guests at your next dinner party by dressing salad with a Lavender Vinaigrette, or serving oysters with a Lavender Mignonette Sauce. Lavender Lemon Aioli is a delightful dip for regular or sweet potato fries.

Having French toast for breakfast? Top it with a delicious Lavender Lemon Blueberry Compote. Strawberry Shortcake for dessert? Add lavender syrup to whipped cream for an easy way to take a beloved dessert from comfort food to culinary delight.