I always love coming up with a fun twist on a classic cocktail. Lately, I’ve been making a lot of my own infused simple syrups, and using flavorful garnishes or unique ingredients to make a fairly common drink a little more fun and interesting, and this cocktail is no exception.

For this Valentine’s Day, I wanted to come up with something feminine and easy to sip on that would be the perfect drink if you happen to be hosting a soiree for your gal pals — and this cocktail did not disappoint. We started out with a classic skinny margarita recipe, and because I was certain I wanted to use edible flowers as a garnish, we came up with an infused simple syrup and extra dash of flavor to really step the recipe up a notch.

the recipe

Rose + Lavender Skinny Margarita. Makes 4.

what you need:

• 8 oz Blanco Tequila of Your Choice

• 4 oz Cointreau

• 4 oz Lime Juice

• 2 oz Dried Lavender-Infused Simple Syrup

• 1/4 oz of Rose Water

• Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

• Edible Flowers to Garnish
  (Available at Whole Foods)

how to make it:

Lavender-infused simple syrup

1. Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and a sprinkle of dried lavender in a small pot.

2. Place on the stove top and bring to a boil.

3. Remove from heat, stir, and let cool. Chill until ready to use.
   * The amount of lavender you use here is completely up to you.
   More lavender = stronger lavender flavor.

skinny margarita

1. Combine 8 oz tequila, 4 oz cointreau, 4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 oz of lavender-infused simple syrup, and 1/4 oz of rose water in a shaker. Add ice.

2. Shake and strain into a Pink Himalayan sea salt-rimmed glass of your choice.

3. Garnish with sprigs of lavender and edible flowers of your choice.

4. Enjoy!

• Because this recipe is a “skinny” margarita with no mixer, it can be a bit tart. The lavender-infused simple syrup + rose water sweeten it up a bit and make it really light and refreshing. Play around with the measurements to your liking!

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We love this ultra-feminine, super refreshing take on the classic skinny margarita!

what are your favorite margarita ‘add-ons’?

Let us know in the comments.

Images by Kimi Domino.