Boozy Lavender Lemonade

Name: Boozy Lavender Lemonade
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Ian Fletcher for Calico, Washington, D.C.

Photo: Jasmine Pierce

July 10, 2019

A summery gin cocktail made for patio sipping.

The sweet tartness of crème de cassis works wonders in this boozy take on lavender lemonade.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. crème de cassis
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. lavender syrup
1/2 oz. honey water (equal parts honey and water)

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:lemon wheel

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake to chill. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish.

Lavender SyrupIn a quart container combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of dried lavender flowers. Top with 3 cups of boiling water and dissolve the sugar. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes, then strain out the flowers. Transfer to a bottle keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.