Lavender Collins #drink #gin

It truly is the perfect summer drink. I cherish gin, particularly in the late spring. Matched with lemon squeeze and shining water you have an invigorating Tom Collins. In any case, include some fragrant lavender syrup and you have a beverage that will transport you to a rich greenery enclosure with the sun spilling through the trees…

I might get somewhat emotional with my beverage depictions. In any case, you should drink this on a porch, or if nothing else open the window and close your eyes and envision that you are on a yard. It was a beverage made for radiant days, or possibly days that you wish were sunnier.

The lavender syrup is really easy to make, in spite of the fact that it has two stages. Try not to be enticed to simply toss everything in the pot together like you may ordinarily do with other straightforward syrups. Following the two stages truly gives you a perceptibly more grounded lavender flavor.

The additional progression is well justified, despite all the trouble. Attempt to utilize the best quality lavender you can discover – you will show signs of improvement shading and flavor that way. Goodness and your home is going to smell astounding while at the same time making this syrup as well.

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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.

Ingredients

• 1 and ½ ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• ½ ounce lavender syrup (see below)
• sparkling water

For Lavender Syrup

• ¼ cup dried lavender
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ 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

1. Add ½ cup water and ¼ 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.
2. In a clean saucepan, add ½ 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

1. Add gin, lemon juice and lavender syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. 
2. Shake until cold, then strain into a glass filled with ice. 
3. Top with a splash of sparkling water, then gently stir. 
4. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.

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