15 mins, 60 mins resting, serves 1
Ingredients:
2 ounces London dry gin
1 ounce mandarin juice
0.5 ounce red currant liqueur
0.5 ounce lavender syrup (recipe below)- 1 sprig of fresh lavender leaves, for garnish
2-3 white peppercorns, for garnish
1 slice of mandarin orange, for garnish
For the lavender syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water- 1 tablespoon fresh lavender leaves
*This simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and lavender flavor to the cocktail.
The Process
01
syrup
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add the lavender leaves. Let steep for 30 minutes to an hour. Strain the syrup into a jar and store in the refrigerator.
02
combine
Combine the gin, mandarin juice, red currant liqueur, and lavender syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice.
03
garnish
Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender leaves, a few white or red peppercorns, and/or a slice of mandarin orange.
Tips:
• For a sweeter cocktail, add more syrup to taste.
• If you don’t have fresh lavender leaves, you can use dried lavender instead.
• Garnish with a slice of mandarin orange or a sprig of mint for an extra touch of flavour.
• Serve this cocktail in a chilled highball glass filled with ice.
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