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Lavender Gin and Tonic

Lavender Gin and Tonic

A twist on a classic and simple drink, the gin and tonic with lavender simple syrup.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Max Cozzi
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Lavender Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender

Lavender Gin and Tonic

  • ½ oz lavender simple syrup
  • 2 oz gin
  • 4 oz tonic water, (fever-tree mediterranean works well)
  • Fresh lavender bud and lime wedge, (to serve)

Instructions

  • To make the lavender simple syrup, add the water, sugar, and dried lavender to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then, using a mesh sieve, strain into a jar and let cool.
  • To prepare the cocktail, add ice to a collins glass and pour in the lavender simple syrup, gin, and tonic. Give it a stir and garnish with fresh lavender and lime.

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Notes

This recipe makes more simple syrup than needed for 1 drink, it will stay good in the fridge for several weeks. 
Course: Appetizer, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, pacific northwest
Keyword: beverage, cocktail, drinks, ginger, lavender, lime, simple syrup, summer, tonic
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