Boozy Lavender Lemonade
RECIPE: Ian Fletcher for Calico, Washington, D.C.
Photo: Jasmine Pierce
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.