Lavender French 75

Lavender French 75 This delightful signature Lavender French 75 cocktail lends a note of festivity to any occasion.

Lavender French 75
 
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe follows in Iced Tea Bar)
  • 1½ cups dry gin
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 (750-ml) bottles brut sparkling wine
  • Garnish: lavender blossom
Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, stir together Lavender Simple Syrup, gin, and lemon juice. Pour ⅓ cup gin mixture into a Champagne flute, and top with ½ cup sparkling wine. Repeat with remaining gin mixture and sparkling wine. Garnish with lavender blossom, if desired.

Lavender Simple Syrup
 
Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 2½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup lavender blossoms
  • ¼ cup blueberries
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water and sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and add lavender and blueberries; steep in liquid for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding lavender and blueberries. Refrigerate until completely cool. Syrup will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

 

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