Lavender French 75
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!
Servings: 1 drinks
Ingredients
For the lavender simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tbsp culinary grade lavender flowers
To make:
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup recipe below
- Champagne or Prosecco, to top
Instructions
For the lavender simple syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, add sugar and water, heating oven medium heat. Swirl the pan sporadically until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Add dried lavender flowers, allowing to steep for at least 20 minutes.
- Strain flowers, and pour simple syrup in to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To make:
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add gin, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup. Shake vigorously to combine for at least 10 seconds.
- Pour in to a coup glass or champagne flute, and top with champagne or prosecco. Garnish with lavender sprig.
Notes
Used in this recipe:
- Organic Dried Culinary Lavender
- Cocktail Shaker
- Coup Glasses - similar here or here