Lavender Honey Vodka Gimlet
Lavender Honey Vodka Gimlet
Ingredients
For the Lavender Honey Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
For the Cocktail
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 3 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces lavender honey syrup, chilled
- ice, as needed
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
- 4 fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the lavender honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, and dried culinary lavender. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 10-15 minutes to allow the lavender flavor to infuse. The longer it steeps, the stronger the lavender flavor will be.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the lavender buds. Discard the lavender. Let the syrup cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled. This can be made several days in advance.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
To prepare the cocktails, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lime juice, and chilled lavender honey syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is thoroughly frosted.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Strain the mixture evenly into four chilled coupe or martini glasses. Garnish each drink with a fresh lime wheel and a small sprig of fresh lavender, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Lavender Honey Vodka Gimlet
Ingredients
For the Lavender Honey Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
For the Cocktail
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 3 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces lavender honey syrup, chilled
- ice, as needed
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
- 4 fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the lavender honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, and dried culinary lavender. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 10-15 minutes to allow the lavender flavor to infuse. The longer it steeps, the stronger the lavender flavor will be.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the lavender buds. Discard the lavender. Let the syrup cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled. This can be made several days in advance.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
To prepare the cocktails, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lime juice, and chilled lavender honey syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is thoroughly frosted.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Strain the mixture evenly into four chilled coupe or martini glasses. Garnish each drink with a fresh lime wheel and a small sprig of fresh lavender, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min