Optional water if needed to dilute the cocktail – I don’t add any
Ingredients for the lavender simple syrup:
1cupsugar
1cupwater
2tbsdried lavender buds
Instructions
Instructions for the lavender simple syrup:
Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the lavender and boil 30 seconds. Leave the pot on the burner, turn off the heat, cover and steep 25-30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate syrup for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of syrup.
Instructions for the cocktail:
In a large pitcher mix 1 cup lemon juice with 1 cup simple syrup, stir to combine. Pour half of the chilled champagne into a large pitcher, letting the bubbles settle, add the remaining champagne and stir to combine. Add more simple syrup to taste if necessary and 1/2 cup of water if needed to dilute the cocktail. Pour into glasses, add garnish (if using garnish) and serve immediately.