"This Lavender French 75 is the perfect cocktail for Spring! It’s light and refreshing, and so effervescent. The lavender simple syrup is super easy to make, meaning a fancy drink is always within reach. This would be a lovely addition to your Easter table!"
Lavender French 75
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 1
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ingredients
- 1 cups sugar
- 1 cups water
- 3 tablespoons culinary grade lavender flowers
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 lavender simple syrup
- 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Champagne or Prosecco, to top
Method
For the lavender simple syrup:
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, add sugar and water, heating oven medium heat. Swirl the pan sporadically until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Add dried lavender flowers, allowing to steep for at least 20 minutes.
Step 3
Strain flowers, and pour simple syrup in to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To make the Lavender French 75:
Step 1
In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add gin, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup. Shake vigorously to combine for at least 10 seconds.
Step 2
Pour in to a coup glass or champagne flute, and top with champagne or prosecco. Garnish with lavender sprig.