Squeeze the Last Bit Out of Summer
Lavender-Lemon Gin and Tonic
When life gives you lemons, make a gin and tonic! This cocktail features lavender and lemon juice to give it a unique flavor. It tastes delicious but looks even better, making it almost too pretty to drink.
Simple syrup
- ¼ c. lavender (fresh or dried)
- ½ c. sugar
- ½ c. water
Drink
- Ice
- 1 oz. gin
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 3 oz. tonic water
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Lavender sprigs (fresh or dried), for garnish
Print Recipe
- Prepare the lavender simple syrup by combining the lavender, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Continue to simmer for one minute, and then remove from heat. Pour through a mesh strainer to remove the lavender pieces.
- To make the drink, fill a shaker halfway with ice, and combine the gin, lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and tonic water.
- Shake until chilled, and strain into a glass. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs, if desired.
Posted in August 2019 on Jul 01, 2019