Provence Lavender — France

Name: Provence Lavender — France
Prep time: PT5M (plus syrup prep)
Total time: PT5M (plus syrup prep)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 oz lavender simple syrup (recipe below); 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 4 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Fresh lavender sprig and lemon wheel, for garnish; For lavender syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender

A pale purple lavender and lemon spritz inspired by the French Provence countryside. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 min (plus syrup prep) | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Provence Lavender French mocktail — pale purple lavender and lemon spritz

Ingredients

1 oz lavender simple syrup (recipe below)
1 oz fresh lemon juice
4 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Fresh lavender sprig and lemon wheel, for garnish
For lavender syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender

Instructions

Make lavender syrup: combine sugar, water, and lavender in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Steep 15 min, strain. (Makes enough for 16 drinks.)
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Add lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice.
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig and a lemon wheel.
Serve immediately — the pale purple color is gorgeous in natural light.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: france, world-cup, lavender, lemon, purple, provence, elegant, floral