Combine water and lavender in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in honey. Completely cool. Pour syrup through a fine mesh sieve over a glass jar. Discard remaining lavender. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe
Author
Elliot Clark, Host of the Seasons TV series In Good Spirits
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Description
Dried lavender and honey go together like two peas in a pod. The floral notes create a symphony of refreshing flavor.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Lavender Syrup | ||
| 1 c. water | ||
| 2 tbsp. dried lavender | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee clover honey | ||
| Cocktail | ||
| 1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice | ||
| ½ oz. fresh lemon juice | ||
| 1 oz. honey lavender syrup | ||
| 1 ½ oz. gin | ||
| Unflavored sparkling water, for serving | ||
| Grapefruit wedge, for garnish | ||
| Fresh mint sprig, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden or silicone spoon
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Glass jar with cover
- Cocktail shaker
- 12-oz. fire-long drink glass or Collins glass
Directions
Combine grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lavender syrup and gin into a cocktail shaker. Add ice to the cocktail shaker, cover and shake until well chilled.
Strain drink mixture into an ice-filled 12-oz. fire-long drink glass or Collins glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and fresh mint, if desired.