1 cocktail
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
- Lavender sprig or lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
To Make The Lavender Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, mix the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the lavender steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a clean container to remove the lavender buds. Let it cool completely before using it in the cocktail.
To Make The Lavender Lemon Drop:
- Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce of the cooled lavender simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lavender sprig or lemon twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g