Lav'a Belle Recipes
Looking for fresh inspiration on how to enjoy Lav'a Belle, or just want to check the mixing ratio again? You're in the right place. Lav'a Belle mixes wonderfully in all sorts of ways, and there's at least one variation for every taste. Here are our favourite recipes – for inspiration and for mixing at home.
Lav'a Belle Spritz Variations
Especially outdoors during the day and in the early evening, at aperitivo hour, the spritz in all its variations is a firm favourite. Lav'a Belle can be prepared as a spritz in many different ways. Here are our best spritz recipes.
All variations are refreshing, light drinks with only around 3.6% ABV in total - or completely alcohol-free, of course, if you use our non-alcoholic version Liberté.
Ingredients
- 5 cl Lav'a Belle with or without alcohol
- 16 cl sparkling filler of your choice - see variations below
- Ice cubes
Garnish: sprig of rosemary (classic) - see variations below
Preparation
Fill an apéritif or wine glass with ice cubes, pour in the filler first, then add Lav'a Belle and give it a quick stir if needed. Optionally garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a twist of lemon zest.
Lav'a Berry (Wildberry)
Lav'a Belle with Wildberry is wonderfully fruity, combining the lavender and herbal notes with the pleasant sweetness of forest berries. Instead of rosemary, it also looks lovely garnished with (frozen) berries.
Lav'a Lemon Crush (Bitter Lemon)
If you like it fruity too, but a little more lemony and ever so slightly bitter, the Lemon Crush is a great choice. Some brands also offer a "zero" bitter lemon, which saves you a few calories.
Lav'a Belle Tonic (Tonic Water)
The gentle bitterness of a tonic water complements the floral notes of Lav'a Belle beautifully and makes for a wonderfully fresh drink. Depending on whether you use "regular" Indian tonic, an extra-dry or a Mediterranean one, the drink turns out milder or a touch drier overall. If you like it more intense or a little sweeter, simply add an extra splash of Lav'a Belle.
Nizza Mule (Ginger Beer)
Is it still a spritz or already a cocktail? If you like a hint of spice, this one's for you. Add a small squeeze of lemon if you like it extra spicy, and/or a drop of elderflower syrup if you prefer it a little softer and rounder. You can serve the Nizza Mule in a highball or a stemmed glass and garnish it with a piece of lime or ginger, depending on how you interpret it. Only the classic metal mug would be a shame here - you'd hide that beautiful colour.
Riviera Spritz (Sparkling Wine)
Sparkling wine brings out the herbs in Lav'a Belle. If you prefer it a little drier, this is the one to reach for. You can refine the "regular" spritz even further by adding a dash of syrup and liqueur. Well-known variations include the "Monaco Spritz" with extra lavender blossom syrup and the "Lavender sur Seine" with St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
Provence Spritz (Wine & Water)
Even lighter and more traditional are spritz variations with white or rosé wine and mineral water - most "authentic", of course, with wine from Provence. But it can be done differently too: our pre-mix "Le Spritz", for example, is made with Austrian rosé.
Bar Classics with Lav'a Belle
Classic bar drinks and well-loved aperitif concepts, reinterpreted with the signature note of Lav'a Belle.
Lav'a Belle Sour – our signature
The drink
Our signature, also known as "Esprit de Provence". COSMOPOLITAN's Drink of the Month (November 2022), and a fixture on the menus of many starred restaurants. A wonderful balance of floral lavender notes, gentle herbs of Provence and a light freshness from the lemon. Adjust the sugar and lemon until it tastes exactly the way you like it.
Ingredients
- 6 cl Lav'a Belle
- 3 cl fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 cl sugar syrup
- Half an egg white or vegan egg-white powder as an alternative (optional)
- Ice cubes
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients vigorously, first without ice cubes, then a second time with ice cubes. Strain over fresh ice cubes into a glass. The egg white is optional: with it, the drink turns out creamier and a touch smoother; without it, lighter and fresher.
Lav'a Belle Gin Sour
The drink
A little bolder than the Lav'a Belle Sour, a little softer than a classic gin sour – this drink unites what belongs together. Wonderful as a classic aperitif for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cl Lav'a Belle
- 4 cl dry gin
- 2 cl fresh lemon juice
- 1 cl sugar syrup
- Ice cubes
- Sprig of thyme or rosemary, or a twist of lemon zest (optional)
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients vigorously with ice cubes, then strain over fresh ice cubes into a glass. Depending on your gin, garnish with botanicals if you like.
Lav'a Belle Gin Tonic
The drink
A gin and tonic with Lav'a Belle – a delicious twist on the classic, universally loved long drink.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 4 cl dry gin
- 18 cl tonic water (mild or dry, to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Sprig of thyme or rosemary, or a twist of lemon zest (optional)
Preparation
Pour Lav'a Belle and gin over ice cubes in a glass and top up with tonic water. Depending on your gin, garnish with botanicals if you like.
Purple Negroni
The drink
A twist on the legendary Negroni. In our view, this recipe gives you the most balanced result; with red vermouth and Campari you are closer to the original and fuller-bodied, though the floral notes step back a little. Both come highly recommended.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 3 cl dry gin
- 2 cl dry white vermouth
- 1 cl clear bitter
- Ice cubes
Preparation
Stir all the ingredients over ice in a mixing glass, then strain over fresh ice into a glass. Optionally with red vermouth (fuller-bodied) or semi-dry white vermouth (silkier, sweeter).
Prefer your Purple Negroni ready-mixed? With L'Amère it also comes in our exclusive recipe, ready in the bottle – simply serve over ice.
Lav'a Belle Mojito
The drink
The beloved summer cocktail with a touch of Lav'a Belle – perfect for hot summer days and nights, on the beach or in the city.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 4 cl white rum
- 6 cl soda or sparkling mineral water
- 2–3 lime slices
- 2–3 sprigs of mint leaves
- Crushed ice
Preparation
Gently muddle the limes and mint leaves in the glass, then fill the glass with crushed ice and top up with Lav'a Belle, rum and soda water.
Nizza Mule
The drink
Is it still a cocktail, or almost a spritz again? You can serve the Nizza Mule in a highball or a stemmed glass, depending on how you read it. Only the classic metal mug would be a shame – because of the colour.
Ingredients
- 5 cl Lav'a Belle
- 15 cl ginger beer
- 1 cl elderflower syrup
Preparation
Add ice cubes, ginger beer, Lav'a Belle and elderflower syrup to a glass of your choice and give it a gentle stir.
Cocktail Specials by Top Bartenders
Special and out-of-the-ordinary creations with Lav'a Belle from outstanding bartenders.
Lav'a Belle Champagne Cocktail
The drink
A creation by Sven Goller of the bar "Das Schwarze Schaf" in Bamberg for Breuninger Nürnberg – served in the confiserie there as the "Breuninger Spritz Royal". Lav'a Belle combined with balanced notes of sweet orange and fresh Verjus.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 3 cl Verjus (or extra-dry white vermouth)
- 5 cl Cointreau
- 15 cl champagne
- Orange wedge (optional)
Preparation
Pour Lav'a Belle, Verjus and Cointreau into a chilled coupe and top up with chilled champagne. Garnish with an orange wedge, if you like. Alternatively, use white vermouth instead of Verjus (slightly sweeter).
Lavender Garden
The drink
This creation by Armin Mayer, Ritzi Stuttgart, unites vermouth, gin and Lav'a Belle in a harmonious combination in which all the components merge into one full-bodied composition.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 2 cl dry gin
- 2 cl rosé vermouth
- 1 cl fresh lemon juice
- 1 cl cane sugar syrup
- Dried orange slice (optional)
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a pre-chilled coupette without ice. Garnish with dried orange peel, if you like.
La Vie est Belle
The drink
Adrienne Peters of the Sands Bar in Hamburg wins us over with this combination of tequila and lavender notes – fresh and floral at once.
Ingredients
- 2 cl Lav'a Belle
- 4 cl white tequila
- 1.5 cl lavender syrup
- 1 cl fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cl cane sugar syrup
- Lemon zest (optional)
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients vigorously with ice and strain over fresh ice cubes into a large liqueur glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon zest, if you like.
First Word Twist
The drink
Created by Clemens Dietrich at Dietrich's in Lübeck: the combination of three aperitif styles makes for a wonderfully bitter-floral cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 cl Lav'a Belle
- 2 cl vermouth
- 2 cl Aperol
- 2 cl fresh lemon juice
- Orange zest
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a pre-chilled coupe without ice cubes. Garnish with fresh orange zest.
Lav'a Belle Spuma
The drink
This Spuma by Mathias Volz of Paul & George Stuttgart makes an outstanding topping for all sorts of drinks – and desserts, too.
Ingredients for one litre
- 500 ml Lav'a Belle
- 200 ml Crème de Violette
- 300 ml cloudy apple juice
- 60 g espuma powder
Preparation
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and fill the mixture into a cream siphon.
Winter Recipes with Lav'a Belle
True savoir-vivre doesn't simply stop when autumn and winter arrive. Lav'a Belle can also be enjoyed in outstanding creations during the cooler seasons – over a fine dinner, at the bar or at après-ski.
Hot Lav'a Belle
The drink
First spotted at the Stuttgart Christmas market, mulled wine with Lav'a Belle has since conquered Christmas markets and the après-ski terraces of many a mountain lodge. Wonderfully drinkable, with pleasantly steaming lavender and herb aromas on the nose.
Ingredients
- 4 cl Lav'a Belle
- 200 ml white mulled wine
- Orange wedge (optional)
Preparation
Pour the hot mulled wine into a glass, then add Lav'a Belle. Garnish with an orange wedge, if you like.
The Icon
The drink
Eric Bergmann's creation brings Lav'a Belle to the party. Elegant in a coupette or relaxed in a highball glass – The Icon adapts to any setting and always tastes pleasantly fruity and fresh.
Ingredients
- 3 cl Lav'a Belle
- 12.5 cl Red Bull White Edition
- 0.5 cl d'arbo wild lingonberry syrup
Alpine Lavender Blend
The drink
Alpine herbs meet the herbs of Provence – and complement each other wonderfully!
Ingredients
- 4 cl Lav'a Belle
- 16 cl Almdudler