Lavender salt adds a soft, floral note and a savory edge to every sip. It makes the prettiest cocktail rim, and it comes together in just minutes with two simple ingredients.

A glass jar labeled Lavender Salt sits on a white counter, surrounded by fresh lavender sprigs and a glass of lavender flowers in the background.

Lavender salt is one of those little finishing touches that make a cocktail feel like you really thought it through, even though it takes almost no effort. It's a pretty, fragrant salt that turns an ordinary rim into something soft and floral with a savory edge, and it's the kind of thing I love keeping in the cupboard for whenever I'm mixing up something special.

The flavor is the whole point here. Grinding lavender buds into sea salt works that gentle, perfumed note right into every crystal, so you get sweet and savory, floral and salty, all in one lick. It makes a gorgeous rim that softens the bite of the salt with a delicate floral sweetness. It's my favorite way to rim a lavender margarita, where that floral note plays beautifully against the bright citrus, and it adds a lovely touch to a salty dog, too.

And it could not be easier to make. A quick grind, a little stir to combine, and you've got a jar of lavender salt ready to dress up drinks whenever the mood strikes.

Lavender Salt for Cocktails

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An easy lavender salt made by grinding lavender buds into sea salt. The prettiest floral, savory rim for all your favorite cocktails.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 0.5 cups

Course: Cocktail Rims

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh culinary lavender or 1 tablespoon dried
½ cup sea salt divided

Method

Place the lavender and ¼ cup of the salt in a small food processor and pulse until the lavender is ground.
2 tablespoons fresh culinary lavender, ½ cup sea salt
Pour the lavender salt into a bowl, then mix with the remaining ¼ cup of salt.
Transfer to a jar and store in your pantry. It will keep indefinitely.