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YAYME Sep 25, 2012 05:06 AM

Uses for Lavender syrup?

I have a whole bunch of it. What should I do with it? I'm thinking of mixing it with Gin and lemon.

  1. yarm Sep 25, 2012 08:32 AM

    Here's a good variation on the Southside named after a neighborhood in Boston

    Southend
    2 oz Gin
    1/2 oz Lavender Simple Syrup
    1/2 oz Lime Juice
    1 dash Angostura Bitters
    2 sprigs Mint

    Lightly muddle mint sprigs in lime juice and simple syrup to extract the oils. Add gin and ice, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf and a lavender stalk.

    And Misty Kalkofen's recipe:
    The 1820
    1 3/4 oz Bols Genever
    1/2 oz Lemon Juice
    1/2 oz Lavender Simple Syrup
    1/4 oz Galliano l'Autentico
    1 barspoon Del Maguey Minero Mezcal
    1 dash Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters
    Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

    http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/

    1. kattyeyes Sep 25, 2012 05:25 AM

      It's nice with gin and flavored seltzer (I like Polar black cherry) and a squeeze of lime...or lemon if you prefer.

      Try it with vanilla vodka, lemon and a splash of Pellegrino or seltzer, too.

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