Lavender Collins

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ ounces gin 1 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce lavender syrup see below sparkling water

 1/4 cup dried lavender

1/2 cup sugar 

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water 

Garnishes: lemon slices lavender sprigs  

directions

To Make The Lavender Syrup: Add 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup lavender to a sauce pan, bring to a boil.

 Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes.

Strain out flowers and discard.

In a clean saucepan, add 1/2 cup of sugar and 3 Tablespoons water.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in lavender liquid.

Whisk until fully combined, remove from heat and transfer to a storage container. 

To Make Drink: Add gin, lemon juice and lavender syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake until cold, then strain into a glass filled with ice.

Top with a splash of sparkling water, then gently stir.

Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.

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