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This refreshing Lavender Collins is a fresh twist on a Tom Collins cocktail, with homemade lavender syrup, gin, lemon juice and a splash of sparkling water.

Lavender Collins

This refreshing Lavender Collins is a fresh twist on a Tom Collins cocktail, with homemade lavender syrup, gin, lemon juice and a splash of sparkling water.
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Course: Beverages, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dairy Free, Easter Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

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

For Lavender Syrup

  • 1/4 cup dried lavender
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water

Garnishes (Optional)

  • lemon slices
  • lavender sprigs make sure they are clean and non-toxic

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Drink | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 11mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
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