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Lemon Lavender Vodka Cocktail

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A refreshing cocktail that combines citrus and floral flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 teaspoons dried lavender
  • 1 tablespoon butterfly pea flowers
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces elderflower vodka
  • 4 ounces lemon vodka
  • 2 ounces limoncello
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 4 slices of lemon (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lavender Simple Syrup: In your medium-sized saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Place it over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add Lavender and Butterfly Pea Flowers: Once boiling, add dried lavender and butterfly pea flowers to the saucepan. Lower the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Steep the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Cover it and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain the Syrup: After steeping, use your fine mesh strainer to strain the lavender and pea flowers into a glass container like a mason jar.
  5. Cool the Syrup: Set the strained syrup aside and let it cool entirely.
  6. Change the Color: Squeeze a lemon slice into the cooled lavender syrup to turn it from blue to a lovely deep purple.
  7. Mix Cocktail Ingredients: In your pitcher, combine the cooled lavender syrup with elderflower vodka, lemon vodka, limoncello, and lemon juice.
  8. Stir Well: Use your cocktail stirrer to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  9. Serve Your Cocktail: Pour the blended cocktail into chilled martini glasses.
  10. Garnish: Add a slice of lemon to each glass for an appealing garnish.

Notes

This cocktail can be adjusted with less sugar for a lower-calorie version.

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Keywords: cocktail, summer drink, vodka, lavender, lemon

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